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Title: The Elements of Geology
Note: Reading ease score: 64.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits: This etext was produced by Robert Rowe, Charles Franks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Summary: "The Elements of Geology" by William Harmon Norton is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. The book serves as an educational textbook aimed at providing a straightforward introduction to geology, emphasizing the connections between geological processes, landforms, and rock structures. It discusses the rapid advancements in the field and seeks to present foundational concepts that can facilitate a deeper understanding of Earth's geological history and processes, particularly with a focus on North America. The opening of the text establishes the fundamentals of geology, introducing the scope and aim of the discipline. Norton outlines the imperative for a simple and cohesive outline that links together the causes and effects of geological processes, distinctly separating it from traditional subdivisions such as dynamic and physical geology. He emphasizes the importance of understanding both generalizations in geology and the concrete facts that underlie these theories. Furthermore, the text highlights the role of fieldwork, proposes practical exercises for learners, and aims to cultivate inductive reasoning among students. The introductory sections lay the groundwork for comprehensive studies of external and internal geological agencies, setting the stage for deeper exploration of land formations, rock structures, and the historical development of the Earth's surface. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Norton, William Harmon, 1856-1944
EBook No.: 4204
Published: Jul 1, 2003
Downloads: 87
Language: English
Subject: Geology
LoCC: Science: Geology
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: The Elements of Geology
Note: Reading ease score: 64.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits: This etext was produced by Robert Rowe, Charles Franks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Summary: "The Elements of Geology" by William Harmon Norton is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. The book serves as an educational textbook aimed at providing a straightforward introduction to geology, emphasizing the connections between geological processes, landforms, and rock structures. It discusses the rapid advancements in the field and seeks to present foundational concepts that can facilitate a deeper understanding of Earth's geological history and processes, particularly with a focus on North America. The opening of the text establishes the fundamentals of geology, introducing the scope and aim of the discipline. Norton outlines the imperative for a simple and cohesive outline that links together the causes and effects of geological processes, distinctly separating it from traditional subdivisions such as dynamic and physical geology. He emphasizes the importance of understanding both generalizations in geology and the concrete facts that underlie these theories. Furthermore, the text highlights the role of fieldwork, proposes practical exercises for learners, and aims to cultivate inductive reasoning among students. The introductory sections lay the groundwork for comprehensive studies of external and internal geological agencies, setting the stage for deeper exploration of land formations, rock structures, and the historical development of the Earth's surface. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Norton, William Harmon, 1856-1944
EBook No.: 4204
Published: Jul 1, 2003
Downloads: 87
Language: English
Subject: Geology
LoCC: Science: Geology
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.