Introduction to Environmental Geology

to understand such processes so that we can predict and control them or at least mitigate their effects

Geologic processes that challenge us with events that seem hazardous

The finite nature of the planet's material resources

<p>The real environmental costs of extraction, production, and use, as well as the possibility of depletion or exhaustion of resources</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Physical geology</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The causes of volcanic eruptions, earthquakes, landslides, and floods</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Soils, sediments, rocks, air, and seawater</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To predict and control them or at least mitigate their effects</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To ensure their availability for future generations</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Environmental geology aims to understand geologic processes to predict and control them or at least mitigate their effects</p> Signup and view all the answers