Investigating the Earth: Exercises for Physical Geology

Investigating the Earth: Exercises for Physical Geology introduces the fundamental concepts of physical geology through topics such as scientific inquiry, topographic maps, plate tectonics, minerals, the rock cycle, and the formation of igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks. It also examines earthquakes, geologic structures, geologic time, streams, and landscape development.

The book further explores planetary geology, climate change, and geophysics, providing a broad overview of Earth's processes and systems while reinforcing key concepts through practical geology exercises.