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McGRAW HILL Environmental Geology 3Rd Edition 2017 Edition by REICHARD
Reichard's Environmental Geology third edition continues to emphasize how humans interact with the environment within a geological context. The writing style holds the interest of non-major students and includes recent, relatable geologic events. Each chapter incorporates student activities and discussion questions designed to give students a personal connection to the topic. Part 1 - Fundamentals of Environmental GeologyChapter 1 Humans and the Geologic EnvironmentChapter 2 Earth from a Larger PerspectiveChapter 3 Earth MaterialsChapter 4 Earth's Structure and Plate TectonicsPart 2 - Hazardous Earth ProcessesChapter 5 Earthquakes and Related HazardsChapter 6 Volcanoes and Related HazardsChapter 7 Mass Wasting and Related HazardsChapter 8 Streams and FloodingChapter 9 Coastal HazardsPart 3 - Earth ResourcesChapter 10 Soil ResourcesChapter 11 Water ResourcesChapter 12 Mineral and Rock ResourcesChapter 13 Conventional Fossil Fuel ResourcesChapter 14 Alternative Energy ResourcesPart 4 - The Health of Our EnvironmentChapter 15 Pollution and Waste Disposal Chapter 16 Global Climate ChangeAppendix A Units and Conversions