03098—Water Issues in New Zealand


 
 

Designed for year 12 and 13 students of Biology, Science and Chemistry, the book investigates key water issues in New Zealand.

Each issue is dealt with in a two-page spread, solutions are suggested and questions included. There is a whole section on water quality practical work. New Zealand guidelines are included so that they give students a reference point for their findings.

Contributors to this book include leading experts in the fields of water quality assessment, biochemistry, biophysics, toxicology, engineering, sewage disposal, ecology, soil science and microbiology.

Examples of topics

  • Rates of water use
  • Sewage disposal
  • Chemical pollution of water
  • Eutrophication
  • Exotic pests
  • Nitrates in water
  • Habitat destruction
  • Floods and sedimentation
  • Algal blooms
    ... and others

Practical work includes testing

  • BOD
  • Water clarity
  • O2 concentration
  • Nitrates
  • pH
    ... and others

1998, 60pp, softback, 297x210 mm, ISBN 0-86476-107-4

 

Over 50 illustrations!

$29.95
(plus P & P)

Class set of 10 or more copies $24.95 ea. (plus P&P)

 
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