Soils and Environmental Quality, Second Edition

Soils and Environmental Quality, Second Edition

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Book Description
See what's new in the Second Edition:· Case studies - most chapters include case studies that present real-life situations in which the problem is presented along with possible causes and solutions· Problem sets - each chapter contains problem sets that help students learn how to apply concepts and improve problem solving skills· Discussion of hydrologic cycle - additional definitions and example calculations, and a more detailed description of precipitation· Discussion of the atmosphere - information on characterizing parameters such as wind direction and velocity, temperature, and relative humidity· Reorganization - soil and atmosphere addresses in separate chapter, a new chapter devoted to remediation of contaminated soils and groundwater

Book Info
Presents an overview of basic soil science, hydrology, and the classification of pollutants. Completely revised and updated reference provides detailed discussions of the roles of soils and humans in the biogeochemical cycling of soil contaminants and substances of environmental concern. DLC: Soil pollution.

Soils and Environmental Quality, Second Edition,Gary M. Pierzynski,George F. Vance,James T. Sims,J. T. Sims,CRC Press,0849300223,Environmental Conservation & Protection - General,Environmental Engineering & Technology,Nature,Nature/Ecology,Soil pollution,Soil remediation,Soils,Technology & Industrial Arts

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