Exploring Geology on the Isle of Arran

Klappentext

This dynamic workbook helps first-year undergraduates and A-level students solve a series of fundamental geological problems in this classic teaching location.

Zusammenfassung
The Isle of Arran has long been renowned as a classic location to introduce beginners to the first principles of field geology. This unique workbook helps first-year undergraduates and A-level students solve a series of fundamental geological problems. Students and teachers alike will find the approach dynamic, thought provoking and fun.

Inhalt

Preface; Part I. An Introduction to the Field Work: Part II. Learning Basic Field Skills: 1. Present day processes (Sannox Burn and Sannox Bay, north-east coast); 2. Clastic sedimentary rocks (Corrie, east coast); 3. Intrusive igneous rocks (Tormore shore, west coast); 4. Changing the record: metamorphism and deformation (Rubha Airigh Bheirg, north-west coast); 5. 3-D thinking in time and space (Glen Sannox, north-east coast); 6. Cuvier's catastophies (Corrie, east coast); 7. Prof. Speyside's theory (Glen Rosa, east Arran); 8. The curious case of 'Catacol Cairn' (Catacol Bay, north-west coast); 9. Dr. Hutton's dilemma (North Glen Sannox, north-east Arran); 10. Pluto's revenge (Drumadoon, west coast); Part III. Practical Field Skills: Quick Reference Section; Glossary; Index.