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An Introduction to Geology

An Introduction to Geology

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A property of a solid, such that when a force is applied, the solid flows, stretches, or bends along with the force, instead of cracking or breaking. For example, many plastics are ductile.

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Chapters

  • Cover
  • 1 Understanding Science
  • 2 Plate Tectonics
  • 3 Minerals
  • 4 Igneous Processes and Volcanoes
  • 5 Weathering, Erosion, and Sedimentary Rocks
  • 6 Metamorphic Rocks
  • 7 Geologic Time
  • 8 Earth History
  • 9 Crustal Deformation and Earthquakes
  • 10 Mass Wasting
  • 11 Water
  • 12 Coastlines
  • 13 Deserts
  • 14 Glaciers
  • 15 Global Climate Change
  • 16 Energy and Mineral Resources
  • Glossary
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