The Facts on File dictionary of environmental science
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The Facts on File dictionary of environmental science
（Facts on File science library）
Facts on File, c2001
New ed
- : hbk
- : pbk
Available at 15 libraries
Description and Table of Contents
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: hbk ISBN 9780816042333
Description
This comprehensive dictionary reflects the great diversity of disciplines impacting on the environmental arena. The book covers many topics including acid rain, global warming and synthetic fuels, and contains more than 4000 entries, drawn from fields as diverse as agriculture, toxicology and law.
Table of Contents
Acid rain * Environmental legislation * Environmental Protection Agency * Global warming * Hazardous materials from waste sites * Land and marine erosion * Recycling of post-consumer waste * Responsive Care Initiative of the Chemical Manufacturers Association * Solid waste management * Synthetic fuels * Volcanic eruptions * Zero population.
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: pbk ISBN 9780816042340
Description
How are miles converted into kilometers? When did Joseph Priestley discover oxygen? What is an isomer? What are the longest rivers and the largest lakes? Now readers have fast, easy access to information that will satisfy the curiosities of even the most avid science buffs. Each Facts On File Science Dictionary defines all the terms that most people will ever need to know in language that's clear and concise. Numerous line drawings illustrate complex concepts, and extensive cross-references make searching for the right definition quick and easy. Written by prominent researchers, educators, and science writers, each dictionary is an ideal resource for students and general readers alike. This dictionary covers all aspects of this fast-growing field. Over 3,000 entries detail environmental issues such as contamination of air and water, natural resources conservation, and workplace health and safety.
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