Environmental Geology Workbook

Author : Jack W. Travis
Publisher : Waveland Press
Page : 401 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2019-02-27
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781478639145

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Environmental Geology Workbook by Jack W. Travis Pdf

Environmental geologists use a wide range of geologic data to solve environmental problems and conflicts. Professionals and academics in this field need to know how to gather information on such diverse conditions as soil type, rock structure, and groundwater flow and then utilize it to understand geological site conditions. Field surveys, maps, well logs, bore holes, ground-penetrating radar, aerial photos, geologic literature, and more help to reveal potential natural hazards in an area or how to remediate contaminated sites. This new workbook presents accessible activities designed to highlight key concepts in environmental geology and give students an idea of what they need to know to join the workforce as an environmental geologist, engineering geologist, geological engineer, or geotechnical engineer. Exercises cover: • Preparation, data collection, and data analysis • Descriptive and engineering properties of earth materials • Basic tools used in conjunction with geoenvironmental investigations • Forces operating on earth materials within the earth • Inanimate forces operating on earth materials at the surface of the earth • Human activities operating on earth materials Each activity encourages students to think critically and develop deeper knowledge of environmental geology.

Author : American Geological Institute,National Association of Geoscience Teach
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2010-04-02
Category : Science
ISBN : 0321693426

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Living With Earth Pearson Etext Student Access Code Card by American Geological Institute,National Association of Geoscience Teach Pdf

Author : Edward A. Keller
Publisher : Prentice Hall
Page : 760 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Environmental geology
ISBN : UCSD:31822034516799

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Introduction to Environmental Geology by Edward A. Keller Pdf

For courses in Environmental Geology taken by introductory, non-science majors. Also appropriate for Physical Geology courses emphasizing an environmental perspective. As the human population increases, many decisions concerning our use of natural resources will determine our standard of living and the quality of our environment. This text helps non-science majors develop an understanding of how geology and humanity interface. Ed Keller the author who first defined the environmental geology course focuses on five fundamental concepts of environmental geology: Human Population Growth, Sustainability, Earth as a System, Hazardous Earth Processes, and Scientific Knowledge and Values. These concepts are introduced at the outset of the text, integrated throughout, and revisited at the end of each chapter. Included with every text, the Hazard City CD-ROM gives instructors meaningful, easy-to-assign, and easy-to-grade assignments based on the idealized town of Hazard City.

Author : Travis Hudson
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 1089 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2016-09-17
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781315506593

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Living with Earth by Travis Hudson Pdf

For many students with no science background, environmental geology may be one of the only science courses they ever take. Living With Earth: An Introduction to Environmental Geology is ideal for those students, fostering a better understanding of how they interact with Earth and how their actions can affect Earth's environmental health. The informal, reader-friendly presentation is organized around a few unifying perspectives: how the various Earth systems interact with one another; how Earth affects people (creating hazards but also providing essential resources); and how people affect Earth. Greater emphasis is placed on environment and sustainability than on geology, unlike other texts on the subject. Essential scientific foundations are presented - but the ultimate goal is to connect students proactively to their role as stakeholders in Earth's future.

Author : Matthew R. Bennett,Peter Doyle
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 518 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : Science
ISBN : STANFORD:36105020833732

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Environmental Geology by Matthew R. Bennett,Peter Doyle Pdf

Environmental Geology: geology and the human environment provides a comprehensive introduction to the subject of environmental geology - the interaction of humans with the geological environment. As a subject, environmental geology has grown in popularity with the rise of interest in environmental issues. Despite this, environmental geology is not a new subject but a meld of three related earth science disciplines: economic geology, engineering geology and applied geomorphology, each of which has been given a new focus through the need for greater environmental management. This book is the first of its kind to recognise that the true challenge of environmental geology does not lie in rural areas or in the green issues, but in the urban environment and its resource hinterland. By the year 2000, over 3.5 billion people, over 50% of the world's population, will live in urban areas covering just 1% of the earth's surface. It is here that human interaction with the geological environment is at its most intense: it is here that the practical challenges in environmental geology lie. Urban growth fuels the demand for mineral and water resources, tests our skills as engineering geologists, produces vast volumes of waste which must be managed, and increases human vulnerability to natural hazards. All of these topics are covered within this book. Environmental geology is a practical subject, and environmental geologists have a crucial role in managing our interaction with the geological environment. This textbook demonstrates how environmental geologists can make a practical contribution to managing this interaction allowing both sustained development and environmental conservation.

Author : Carla W. Montgomery
Publisher : WCB/McGraw-Hill
Page : 484 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 1992
Category : Science
ISBN : UOM:39015027281099

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Environmental Geology by Carla W. Montgomery Pdf

Intended for the introductory-level college course, the principal aim of this text is to present the student with a broad overview of environmental geology. The text looks both at how the earth developed into its present condition and where matters seem to be moving for the future. It is hoped that this knowledge will provide the student with a useful foundation for discussing and evaluating specific environmental issues, as well as for developing ideas about how the problems should be solved.

Author : F. G. Bell
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 352 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Engineering geology
ISBN : 1628700866

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Basic Environmental and Engineering Geology by F. G. Bell Pdf

Author : Jim Reichard
Publisher : McGraw-Hill Education
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2017-01-25
Category : Science
ISBN : 0078022967

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Environmental Geology by Jim Reichard Pdf

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.

Author : Frederic Gladstone Bell
Publisher : Whittles
Page : 360 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Conservation of natural resources
ISBN : STANFORD:36105123323060

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Basic Environmental and Engineering Geology by Frederic Gladstone Bell Pdf

"This book exemplifies the vital role of environmental geology and geological processes in understanding the physical environment and the influence and fundamental importance of engineering geology in our modern world, particularly the infrastructure, whether it be foundations, routeways or reservoirs." "The influence of geohazards, the significance of soil and water resources, and the impact of mining, waste disposal and pollution/contamination on the environment are all examined. The various aspects of construction that are involved in the development of the infrastructure are also discussed - land evaluation and geological construction materials are therefore taken account of in this context. Basic Environmental and Engineering Geology provides a wealth of practical examples and a comprehensive suggested reading list is provided for each chapter which will make it a vital tool for advanced undergraduates and postgraduates in geology, engineering geology, civil engineering, physical geography and environmental science and planning. Environmental geologists, environmental scientists, managers and planners including civil engineers, builders and architects will also find this book of immense value."--BOOK JACKET

Author : Prentice Hall,Travis Hudson
Publisher : Prentice Hall
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2010-05-18
Category : Science
ISBN : 0321696123

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Living With Earth an Introduction to Environmental Geology by Prentice Hall,Travis Hudson Pdf

Author : Edward Keller
Publisher : Prentice Hall
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2000-01
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 013031630X

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Environmental Geology by Edward Keller Pdf

Author : Murck
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 236 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 1995-11-01
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0471114685

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Environmental Geology by Murck Pdf

Author : Edward A. Keller,E. M. Burt
Publisher : MacMillan Publishing Company
Page : 588 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 1979
Category : Earth sciences
ISBN : UCAL:B4331185

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Environmental Geology by Edward A. Keller,E. M. Burt Pdf

This book offers one of the most comprehensive, up-to-date treatments of environmental geology available -- from fundamental geologic principles to the specifics of environmental law and geological hazards. It fully discusses both processes and environmental issues, and where appropriate, includes boxes with quantification of processes. Case Histories and examples reflect across-section of the United States, and Special Features boxes highlight "classic" and recent environmental disasters. Features high-quality photographs and illustrations throughout. Copyright © Libri GmbH. All rights reserved.

Author : Edward Keller
Publisher : Prentice Hall
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 1999-06-30
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 013015380X

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Environmental Geology by Edward Keller Pdf

Author : Klaus Knödel,Gerhard Lange,Hans-Jürgen Voigt
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 1357 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2007-12-31
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783540746713

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Environmental Geology by Klaus Knödel,Gerhard Lange,Hans-Jürgen Voigt Pdf

This illustrated handbook describes a broad spectrum of methods in the fields of remote sensing, geophysics, geology, hydrogeology, geochemistry, and microbiology designed to investigate landfill, mining and industrial sites. The descriptions provide information about the principle of the methods, applications and fundamentals. This handbook also deals with the stepwise procedure for investigating sites and common problems faced in efficient implementation of field operations.