Environmental Geology

Section I Foundations 1 An Overview of Our Planetary Environment 2 Rocks and Minerals: A First Look Section II Internal Processes 3 Plate Tectonics 4 Earthquakes 5 Volcanoes Section III Surface Processes 6 Streams and Flooding 7 Coastal Zones and Processes 8 Mass Movements 9 Geology and Climate: Glaciers, Deserts, and Global Climate Trends Section IV Resources 10 Water as a Resource 11 Soil as a Resource 12 Mineral and Rock Resources 13 Energy Resources-Fossil Fuels 14 Energy Resources-Alternative Sources Section V Waste Disposal 15 Waste Disposal 16 Water Pollution 17 Air Pollution VI Other Related Topics 18 Environmental Law 19 Land-Use Planning and Engineering Geology Appendix A Geologic Time, Geologic Process Rates Appendix B Introduction to Topographic and Geologic Maps and Satellite Imagery Appendix C Mineral and Rock Identification Appendix D Units of Measurement - ConversionsMontgomery, Carla W. is the author of 'Environmental Geology', published 2002 under ISBN 9780073661957 and ISBN 0073661953.