Geological Basics

Author: Chen Jingsheng
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Publish Date: 2002-05-01
Features: This book is the research outcome of the Ministry of Education's "Reform Plan for Teaching Content and Curriculum Systems in Higher Education Towards the 21st Century," serving as a curriculum textbook for the 21st century and the "Nineth Five-Year Plan" textbook for environmental science majors under the Ministry of Education. Its content includes the Earth in the Universe, the Lithosphere, the Atmosphere, the Hydrosphere, the Pedosphere, and the Earth Surface System. To further equip students with basic geological skills, the textbook also covers fundamental knowledge of maps and remote sensing. For ease of use, each chapter is followed by references, discussion questions, and practical exercises. The book was written and compiled by professionals who graduated from various branches of geology and have recently engaged in teaching and research in environmental science. The outline of the book has been reviewed and approved by the National Advisory Committee on Environmental Science Teaching in Higher Education, aligning with the teaching needs of environmental science majors.