Description
Book SynopsisOfficially endorsed by OCR, this inspiring student book has been carefully designed to match the new OCR A Level Geology specification and has been written by experienced Geology authors and teachers. // Its engaging visual style and clear explanations support and motivate you throughout the course and help you thoroughly prepare for your assessments // Highly illustrated with large, clear diagrams and a wide range of geological photographs to illustrate the key information and content. // Case studies and key term definitions help you connect theory and reality, allowing you to apply your understanding of earth science to the examination. // Contains support for the mathematics component of the course throughout to help you develop your maths skills. // Includes practice questions with answers to test your knowledge and help introduce you to the new assessment criteria. //
Table of Contents1. Minerals; 2. Igneous Rocks and Processes; 3. Sedimentary Rocks and Processes; 4. Metamorphic Rocks and Processes; 5. Fossils and Time; 6. Earth Structure: direct and indirect evidence; 7. Plate Tectonics; 8. Structural Geology; 9. Economic Geology; 10. Geohazards and Risk; 11. Evolution of Life and Climate; 12. Basin Analysis
