This chapter contains the following boxed readings:Earth Systems
Box 9.2: Oxygen Isotopes and Climate ChangeEnvironmental Geology
Box 9.4: Asbestos – How Hazardous?
Box 9.5: Clay Minerals That SwellIn Greater Depth
Box 9.1: Water and Ice – Molecules and Crystals
Box 9.3: Bonding
Box 9.6: Precious GemsWeb Box 9.7 On Time With Quartz
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