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Physical Geology: The Science of Earth, 3rd Edition provides students with a variety of ways to learn the content of physical geology and offers them embedded assessment questions, and thought-provoking inquiries tied to the text and the art program. The challenge of critical thinking and the high-interest of modern subject matter taken from todays headlines, are used to build on fundamental geologic principles. Physical Geology: The Science of Earth, 3rd Edition explores the foundational introductory Physical Geology topics using recent discoveries in geologic research, innovative pedagogy, and a stunning art program to show students how they can take geology and apply it to their daily world.