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From Aa toZweikanter, this popular dictionary has now been revised and updated. This edition includes over 1,000 new terms plus:accurate definitions without technical jargonmany word originshyphenation and pronunciation guidecommonly used abbreviationsa geologic time and life chartThe definitions in this book are drawn largely from the autoritative 36,000term Glossary Of Geology, to which nearly 150 specialists from all fields of the geosciences contributed. Both the Glossary and this Dictionary were prepared as a service of the American Geological Institute, a federation of geoscience societies united to provide information to the science community and the public.
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- Q: What is the primary focus of the Dictionary of Geological Terms? A: The Dictionary of Geological Terms focuses on providing clear and accurate definitions of geological terminology, including origins, pronunciation, and commonly used abbreviations.
- Q: How many terms are included in the third edition of this dictionary? A: The third edition includes over 1,000 new terms, expanding upon the extensive glossary of geological terminology.
- Q: Who contributed to the definitions in this dictionary? A: The definitions in this dictionary are largely derived from the authoritative 36,000-term Glossary of Geology, contributed to by nearly 150 specialists across various geoscience fields.
- Q: Is this dictionary suitable for beginners in geology? A: Yes, this dictionary is designed to provide accurate definitions without technical jargon, making it accessible for beginners and useful for professionals alike.
- Q: What additional resources does this dictionary provide? A: In addition to definitions, the dictionary includes a hyphenation and pronunciation guide, commonly used abbreviations, and a geologic time and life chart.
- Q: When was the Dictionary of Geological Terms first published? A: The first edition of the Dictionary of Geological Terms was published on April 11, 1984, and this is the revised third edition.
- Q: What is the binding type of this dictionary? A: The Dictionary of Geological Terms is available in paperback binding.
- Q: How many pages does this dictionary have? A: The dictionary contains a total of 576 pages.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The condition of the Dictionary of Geological Terms is 'New'.
- Q: Who is the author of this dictionary? A: The author of the Dictionary of Geological Terms is Robert L Bates.