Publisher's Synopsis
Part 1 of this text covers the fundamental principles and concepts needed for the study of earth history. Part 2 features 18 exercises dealing with regions of the United States and portions of Canada in the Canadian shield.;Designed for historical geology courses, this edition contains more exercises for the laboratory component. The exercises provide flexibility, enabling the reader to choose the labs that meet their specific needs. Topics covered include sequence stratigraphy and dinosaurs and their evolutionary adaptations.