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Title: The Student's Elements of Geology

Note: Reading ease score: 55.6 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Credits: Sue Asscher

Summary: "The Student's Elements of Geology" by Sir Charles Lyell is a scientific publication written in the late 19th century. This comprehensive work aims to introduce fundamental principles of geology, making it accessible to beginners while providing essential insights into the structure and formation of the Earth's crust, as well as the classification of various types of rocks and fossils. The book likely explores topics that clarify the processes of geological change over time and the significance of these processes in understanding Earth's history. The opening of "The Student's Elements of Geology" provides an introduction to the field of geology, detailing how geologists organize knowledge about the Earth based on the origin and age of rocks. Lyell emphasizes the classification of rocks into four primary groups: aqueous, volcanic, plutonic, and metamorphic, each characterized by their unique formation processes and properties. He explains the importance of understanding the composition and arrangement of these rocks, suggesting that they offer valuable insights into the Earth's past and the evolution of life on the planet. Through this informative preface and the beginning chapter, Lyell sets the stage for a detailed exploration of the geological sciences. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Lyell, Charles, Sir, 1797-1875

EBook No.: 3772

Published: Feb 1, 2003

Downloads: 151

Language: English

Subject: Geology

LoCC: Science: Geology

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: The Student's Elements of Geology

Note: Reading ease score: 55.6 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Credits: Sue Asscher

Summary: "The Student's Elements of Geology" by Sir Charles Lyell is a scientific publication written in the late 19th century. This comprehensive work aims to introduce fundamental principles of geology, making it accessible to beginners while providing essential insights into the structure and formation of the Earth's crust, as well as the classification of various types of rocks and fossils. The book likely explores topics that clarify the processes of geological change over time and the significance of these processes in understanding Earth's history. The opening of "The Student's Elements of Geology" provides an introduction to the field of geology, detailing how geologists organize knowledge about the Earth based on the origin and age of rocks. Lyell emphasizes the classification of rocks into four primary groups: aqueous, volcanic, plutonic, and metamorphic, each characterized by their unique formation processes and properties. He explains the importance of understanding the composition and arrangement of these rocks, suggesting that they offer valuable insights into the Earth's past and the evolution of life on the planet. Through this informative preface and the beginning chapter, Lyell sets the stage for a detailed exploration of the geological sciences. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Lyell, Charles, Sir, 1797-1875

EBook No.: 3772

Published: Feb 1, 2003

Downloads: 151

Language: English

Subject: Geology

LoCC: Science: Geology

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.