The Elements of Geology by William Harmon Norton

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Author Norton, William Harmon, 1856-1944
Title The Elements of Geology
Note Reading ease score: 64.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Contents Introduction: the scope and aim of geology -- Part I. External geological agencies: The work of the weather. The work of ground water. Rivers and valleys. River deposits. The work of glaciers. The work of the wind. The sea and its shores. Offshore and deep-sea deposits -- Part II. Internal geological agencies: Movements of the earth's crust. Earthquakes. Volcanoes. Underground structures of igneous origin. Metamorphism and mineral veins -- Part III. Historical geology: The geological record. The pre-Cambrian systems. The Cambrian. The Ordovician and Silurian. The Devonian. The Carboniferous. The Mesozoic. The Tertiary. The Quaternary.
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Summary "The Elements of Geology" by William Harmon Norton is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. This textbook aims to provide a comprehensive yet accessible introduction to the field of geology, emphasizing pedagogical methods that connect geological processes with the landforms and rock structures they create. The work seeks to accommodate both beginners in the subject and educators, with a focus on understanding the principles and reasoning behind geological change. The opening of the text establishes geologic study as a way to understand the history of the Earth through its rocks, including their formation, alteration, and the factors that have influenced their current states. Norton discusses the processes that lead to geological changes, emphasizing the importance of both external forces, such as weather and water, and internal movements such as earthquakes and volcanic activity. This introduction sets the stage for a detailed exploration of geological principles, aiming to ground readers in key concepts while making practical exercises available to reinforce learning. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class QE: Science: Geology
Subject Geology
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EBook-No. 40404
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Most Recently Updated Aug 22, 2012
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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