Diploma in Geography: Physical Geology

Name: Diploma in Geography: Physical Geology
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Discover the physical aspects of geology, earthquakes, glaciers, oceans and much more in this free online course.

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In this free course, you will learn how to:

Describe what geology is, how it incorporates the other sciences, and how it is different from the other sciences
Outline the nature of atoms and their constituents, particularly the behaviour of electrons and the formation of ions
Distinguish between ferromagnesian and other silicate minerals
Summarize the relationships between plate tectonics, the formation of magma, and volcanism
Outline the factors that influence the nature of metamorphic rocks and explain why each one is important
Explain the difference between relative and absolute age-dating techniques
Discuss the types of stresses that exist within the Earth’s crust
Outline the differences between continental and alpine glaciation
Describe the significance of albedo to climate and how the melting of ice or snow and deforestation affect albedo

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