EESA06H3 Chapter 1: Chapter One
24 Apr 2012
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Chapter one: introduction to physical geology and the environment. Geology geo and logos the study of the earth . First known geological map created by egyptians over 3000 years ago. Geology: the scientific study of the earth. Industrial revolution in northern europe created a growing demand for energy and minerals (coal, limestone, iron and water) One of the earliest detailed geologic maps was published in england in 1815 by william smith (father of english geology) Mid 19th century geological mapping began in north america driven by the need to locate resources for an expanding population. Sir william logan 1842 founding director of the geological survey of canada first to systematically describe the geology of canada. Geologists have gathered and interpreted many data from the continents and ocean floors and have built a fairly detailed picture of the earth"s structures and processes; they have also gained understanding of the vast age of the planet.
