Physical Geology (Cliffs Quick Review) [Paperback]

Mark J. Crawford (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 6, 1998 | ISBN-10: 0822053357 | ISBN-13: 978-0822053354 | Edition: 1st

CliffsQuickReview course guides cover the essentials of your toughest classes. Get a firm grip on core concepts and key material, and test your newfound knowledge with review questions.

Whether you're new to rocks and minerals or just brushing up on a favorite old subject, CliffsQuickReview Physical Geology can help. This guide not only helps you understand how glaciation, running water, weathering, and erosion have formed the landscapes we see today, but as you work your way through this guide, you'll find out about

• The earth's components
• Geologic structures
• Igneous rocks
• Sedimentary rocks
• Metamorphic rocks

CliffsQuickReview Physical Geology is an invaluable reference for those who want to understand complex processes deep inside the earth like plate tectonics, volcanic activity, and mountain-building. Here are just a few of the things you'll learn about:

• The earth's origin
• Shorelines
• Deserts and winds
• The ocean floor
• Earthquakes

With titles available for all the most popular high school and college courses, CliffsQuickReview guides are a comprehensive resource that can help you get the best possible grades.

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Cliffs Quick Reviews are Produced by The People Who Know Student Needs and Respond to Them. This logically presented, easy-to-grasp review gives you the reference you want to effectively organize your introductory-level course work. Each Review Gives You

• a concise but comprehensive source of ready information on the fundamentals of the subject
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Product Details

• Paperback: 460 pages
• Publisher: Cliffs Notes; 1st edition (June 6, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0822053357
• ISBN-13: 978-0822053354
• Product Dimensions: 5.5 x 0.6 x 8.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #686,275 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A life saver!!, August 24, 2001

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Christina Sorenson (Arlington, Virginia United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Physical Geology (Cliffs Quick Review) (Paperback)

I used these notes in PLACE of taking physical geology. I needed a final science class to graduate, and the only one available was Historical Geology, which had the prerequisite of physical geology. These Cliff's Notes are so thorough and easy to understand that I felt well prepared for the class, despite the fact that I had no experience in Geology whatsoever. I am not very good in science of any kind, and these notes were easy for even me to use:) I felt comfortable enough with the material presented in the notes to apply it in an entirely different class. I'm sure these would fantastic review notes for students in physical geology!

3 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent: concise, but very detailed!, April 15, 2000

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Jeremy (West Virginia) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Physical Geology (Cliffs Quick Review) (Paperback)

This book is an excellent means for studying and an excellent way to review for tests. It gives the reader a very detailed description of every geological aspect that should be discussed in an entry-level course. I highly recommend this guide for all students who have a class in physical geology, or who just want to learn more about the science of it.

2 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Cliffs Physical Geology, September 26, 2005

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Joel V. Bartos (St. Cloud, Minnesota) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Physical Geology (Cliffs Quick Review) (Paperback)

I am always pleased with Cliffs Quick Review books, so I was very pleased with my order.