Applications and Investigations in Earth Science Plus Mastering Geology with eText -- Access Card Package (8th Edition)
Applications and Investigations in Earth Science Plus Mastering Geology with eText -- Access Card Package (8th Edition)
8th Edition
ISBN: 9780321934536
Author: Edward J. Tarbuck, Frederick K. Lutgens, Dennis G. Tasa, Kenneth G. Pinzke
Publisher: PEARSON
Question
Book Icon
Chapter 20, Problem 1LR
Summary Introduction

The four geological processes that are responsible for shaping the terrestrial planets and the Moon.

Introduction:

The forces that are responsible for Earth’s evolution and shape its topography also operate in the solar system. The geologic processes identify and analyze the surface features produced by them.

Expert Solution & Answer
Check Mark

Explanation of Solution

The four main geologic processes that have shaped the surface of the terrestrial planets and the Moon are as follows:

  • Volcanism
  • Tectonic activity
  • Gradation
  • Impact cratering

Want to see more full solutions like this?

Subscribe now to access step-by-step solutions to millions of textbook problems written by subject matter experts!

Chapter 20 Solutions

Applications and Investigations in Earth Science Plus Mastering Geology with eText -- Access Card Package (8th Edition)

Knowledge Booster
Background pattern image
Recommended textbooks for you
Text book image
Applications and Investigations in Earth Science ...
Earth Science
ISBN:9780134746241
Author:Edward J. Tarbuck, Frederick K. Lutgens, Dennis G. Tasa
Publisher:PEARSON
Text book image
Exercises for Weather & Climate (9th Edition)
Earth Science
ISBN:9780134041360
Author:Greg Carbone
Publisher:PEARSON
Text book image
Environmental Science
Earth Science
ISBN:9781260153125
Author:William P Cunningham Prof., Mary Ann Cunningham Professor
Publisher:McGraw-Hill Education
Text book image
Earth Science (15th Edition)
Earth Science
ISBN:9780134543536
Author:Edward J. Tarbuck, Frederick K. Lutgens, Dennis G. Tasa
Publisher:PEARSON
Text book image
Environmental Science (MindTap Course List)
Earth Science
ISBN:9781337569613
Author:G. Tyler Miller, Scott Spoolman
Publisher:Cengage Learning
Text book image
Physical Geology
Earth Science
ISBN:9781259916823
Author:Plummer, Charles C., CARLSON, Diane H., Hammersley, Lisa
Publisher:Mcgraw-hill Education,