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Making of the earth : geologic forces that shape our planet /

By: Material type: TextTextSeries: Facts on File science library | Erickson, Jon, Living earth ; Publication details: New York : Checkmark Books, c2001.Description: xiv, 257 p. : ill., maps ; 24 cmISBN:
  • 0816045887
  • 0816042764 (cased)
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 551.41 21
Contents:
The birth of continents: the formation of continental crust -- Tectonic processes: the shaping of the planet -- Mountain ranges: landforms created by crustal uplift -- Volcanic terrain: landforms created by volcanism -- River courses: landforms created by flowing water -- Coastal geography: landforms created by wave action -- Desert features: landforms created by blowing sand -- Arctic geology: landforms created by Arctic conditions -- Glacial landscapes: landforms created by glaciers -- Unique landforms: landforms created by unusual geologic activity.
Holdings
Item type Home library Collection Call number Vol info Status Date due Barcode
ADULT REFERENCE ADULT REFERENCE Chamberlin Free Public Library Reference R 551.41 ERI (Browse shelf(Opens below)) QE501 Available 34517000343379

Includes bibliographical references (p. 238-244) and index.

The birth of continents: the formation of continental crust -- Tectonic processes: the shaping of the planet -- Mountain ranges: landforms created by crustal uplift -- Volcanic terrain: landforms created by volcanism -- River courses: landforms created by flowing water -- Coastal geography: landforms created by wave action -- Desert features: landforms created by blowing sand -- Arctic geology: landforms created by Arctic conditions -- Glacial landscapes: landforms created by glaciers -- Unique landforms: landforms created by unusual geologic activity.

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