Geology of the Pacific Northwest: Investigate How the Earth Was Formed with 15 Projects
- ISBN-10
- 1936313383
- ISBN-13
- 9781936313389
- Category
- Geology
- Pages
- 120
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2011
- Publisher
- Nomad Press (VT)
- Author
- Cynthia Light Brown
Description
Looks at the geology and physical geography of the American Pacific Northwest, demonstrating concepts in the earth sciences as applied to the region, with hands-on projects intended to help readers understand the topics under discussion.
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