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This text, which includes the same information as the market-leading Physical Geology 10th edition, is for the professor who wants to use the same valuable information and engaging format but in a different teaching sequence. Coverage of plate tectonics is moved to the beginning of the book. The beautiful new art program and interactive writing style will grab students' attention and further their interest in the subjectApproximately 60 new illustrations are featured in the 6th edition. The art program has been revamped and digitized to improve the quality of the printed illustrations. In addition, many new pieces of art have been added. There are more 3-D diagrams and more line-art and photo combinations.|NEW chapter on Planetary Geology.|To help instructors create exciting lecture presentations, the sixth edition has a Digital Content Manager CD-ROM that contains 12 pieces of active art, 69 animations, 385 color images from the text, 284 photos from the text, all the tables from the text, and chapter-specific PowerPoint Lecture Outlines.|With this edition comes a robust Online Learning Center that is resourceful for both instructors and students. Instructors will find an instructor's manual, PowerPoint lecture presentations, and more! Students will be able to access animations of difficult concepts, interactive quizzing, flashcards, and more!|Many chapters have been updated and reorganized with the most current information available.|Each chapter contains at least one of three types of boxes: In Greater Depth boxes cover interesting topics that are usually not an essential part of an introductory geology course. Environmental Geology boxes show how material pertaining to physical geology relates to environmental concerns, such as oil spills, exploiting natural resources and mitigating natural disasters. Planetary Geology boxes relate topics discussed in the text to what has been discovered on other planets or the solar system.|Students will make the grade by using these helpful end-of-chapter learning aids to prepare for tests and quizzes:Summary - overview of chapter content.Terms to Remember - important terms to review and remember. Testing Your Knowledge - realistic sample tests you can use to prepare for exams and improve your grades. Expanding Your Knowledge - questions that help you develop critical thinking skills.Exploring Resources - supplemental references in a number of different media.