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ssss1–ssss1 encompass the igneous portion of the textbook. ssss1 discusses the composition, textures, and classification of igneous rocks. ssss1 describes the origin and evolution of magmas and plutonic structures. ssss1 vividly presents volcanic processes and landforms in all their wonder. ssss1 explores igneous rock associations and their relations to plate tectonics.

ssss1–ssss1 focus on sedimentary rocks and processes. ssss1 addresses weathering, sediment production, and soils. ssss1 discusses the sedimentary cycle, the agents, and processes by which sediments are eroded, transported, and deposited and how they imprint sediments deposited in different environments. ssss1 and ssss1 examine the composition, textures, classification, and origin of detrital sedimentary rocks and biochemical sedimentary rocks that include carbonates, evaporites, siliceous rocks, iron formations, phosphates, and carbon‐rich sedimentary materials that include coal, petroleum, and natural gas.

ssss1–ssss1 address metamorphic rocks and processes. ssss1 introduces metamorphic agents, processes, protoliths, and types of metamorphism. ssss1 discusses metamorphic structures, stresses, and deformation processes. ssss1 investigates metamorphic rock textures and classification. ssss1 concentrates on metamorphic zones, facies, facies series, and metamorphic trajectories in relationship to plate tectonics.