Readers explore the "Scientific Revolution" of Plate Tectonics , the mechanics of Earthquakes , and the formation of Volcanoes .
The textbook is organized into 20 chapters that move from the building blocks of the Earth to large-scale planetary processes: Essentials of Geology, 11th Edition
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The text concludes by examining Geologic Time and the evolution of the Earth, including a dedicated chapter on Global Climate Change . Key Features of the 11th Edition Essentials of Geology
This includes the study of Weathering and Soil , the work of Running Water and Groundwater , and the impact of Glaciers and Wind on the landscape.