Environmental Science Demystified

By Linda Williams
Size 3.2 MB
ISBN 0071453199 / 9780071453196
Language English
Publisher McGraw-Hill

Overview

This is the perfect self-teaching guide for anyone interested in basic earth composition and development of the ever-changing nature of our planet. The author covers a wide array of topics including: atmosphere, water, global warming, atmospheric differentiation, geomorphology, glaciers, erosion, carbon dating, acid rain, and much more. It includes real-world examples, environmental notes, tips, scientific news, and international trends.

Table of contents

PART ONE: ATMOSPHERE
Chapter 1. Our Planet Earth
Chapter 2. World Ecosystems and Biodiversity
Chapter 3. Atmosphere
Chapter 4. Greenhouse Effect and Global Warming
Test: Part One
PART TWO: WATER
Chapter 5. Hydrologic Cycle
Chapter 6. Oceans and Fisheries
Chapter 7. Glaciers
Chapter 8. Water Pollution and Treatment
Test: Part Two
PART THREE: LAND
Chapter 9. Weathering and Erosion
Chapter 10. Deserts
Chapter 11. Geochemical Cycling
Chapter 12. Solid and Hazardous Waste
Test: Part Three
PART FOUR: WHAT CAN BE DONE?
Chapter 13. Fossil Fuels
Chapter 14. Solar and Nuclear Energy
Chapter 15. Wind, Hydroelectric and Geothermal Energy
Chapter 16. Future Policy and Alternatives
Test: Part Four
FINAL EXAM
ANSWERS TO EARTH QUIZ, TEST AND EXAM QUESTIONS
APPENDIX I: TERMS AND ORGANIZATIONS
APPENDIX II: CONVERSION FACTORS, REFERENCES, INTERNET REFERENCES, INDEX

Encyclopedia of Environmental Science and Engineering

Encyclopedia of Environmental Science and Engineering, Fifth Edition, Volumes One and Two
James R. Pfafflin - Gillette, New Jersey, USA
Edward N. Ziegler - Brooklyn Polytechnic University, New York, USA

# Contains more than 85 articles, from 76 expert contributors, covering all areas of environmental science and engineering
# Supplies approximately 575 illustrations, 408 tables, and 842 equations
# Provides the interdisciplinary knowledge required of modern environmental researchers and engineers
# Includes coverage spanning the entire spectrum, from brownfields and eutrophication to fluidized bed combustion and natural wastewater treatment systems
# Presents a comprehensive treatment with contributions from leading experts from around the world and across disciplines

Completely revised and updated, Encyclopedia of Environmental Science and Engineering, Fifth Edition spans the entire spectrum of environmental science and engineering. Still the most comprehensive, authoritative reference available in this field, the monumental two-volume encyclopedia has expanded to include 87 articles on topics ranging from acid rain, air pollution, and community health, to environmental law, instrumentation, modeling, alternative energy, toxicology, radioactive waste, and water treatment. The articles have been extensively revised and updated, new ones have been added to cover the latest developments related to today's environmental problems. The result is a reference work that provides the information necessary to understand, manage, and respond to threats to the human environment.

Publisher: CRC Press
Format: PDF
Size: 16 MB