Solution Manual For Pipkin, Geology & The Environment: Living with a Dynamic Planet 8e, 9780357851654, 2024, Chapter 1: Why Environmental Geology Matters

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Solution Manual For Pipkin, Geology & The Environment: Living with a Dynamic Planet 8e, 9780357851654, 2024, Chapter 1: Why Environmental Geology MattersTABLE OF CONTENTS Purpose and Perspective of th... e Chapter.............................................................................................2 Chapter Objectives.............................................................................................................................2 What’s New in This Chapter ...............................................................................................................2 Chapter Outline ....................PURPOSE AND PERSPECTIVE OF THE CHAPTER The purpose of this chapter is to develop a base for students to understand the importance of environmental geology. First, we explain what environmental geology is and why it matters. Next, we provide examples of major problems that are approached by environmental geologists. Finally, we describe the scientific tools used by environmental geologists. CHAPTER OBJECTIVES The following objectives are addressed in this chapter: LO1 Explain what environmental geology is and why it matters LO2 Give examples of major problems approached by environmental geologists LO3 Describe the tools used by environmental geologists doing science [return to top] WHAT’S NEW IN THIS CHAPTER The following elements are improvements in this chapter from the previous edition:  Updated examples of major environmental problems  New cases studies [return to top] CHAPTER OUTLINE In the outline below, each element includes references (in parentheses) to related content. “CH.##” refers to the chapter objective; “PPT Slide #” refers to the slide number in the PowerPoint deck for this chapter (provided in the PowerPoints section of the Instructor Resource Center); and, as applicable for each discipline, accreditation or certification standards (“BL 1.3.3”). Introduce the chapter and use the Ice Breaker in the PPT if desired, and if one is provided for this chapter. Review learning objectives for Chapter 1 (PPT slides 1-3). I. What is Environmental Geology and Who Are Environmental Geologists? (01.01, PPT Slides 3–5) a. Environmental geology is an applied science that matters to billions of people around the globe because it concerns real-life problems. b. Environmental geologists are professionals who apply understanding of the natural environment to identify potential problems for people and help solve those problems. II. Environmental Geology: Why It Matters to You and the World? (01.02, PPT Slides 6–23) a. The Newark Contaminant Plume b. Fukushima: A Geological Nuclear Disaster [Show More]

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