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Applied Principles of Hydrology, 3/E
John C. Manning, California State University, Bakersfield

ISBN-10: 0135655323
ISBN-13: 9780135655320

Publisher: Prentice Hall
Copyright: 1997
Format: Paper; 276 pp
Published: 06/24/1996

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Appropriate for courses in elementary hydrology, hydrogeology, or groundwater. Brief paperback format also makes it suitable as a supplementary text for courses in natural resources, ecology and other environmental sciences, geography, city planning, etc.

This is the only text to give a complete, non-mathematical exposition of the universal Water Cycle in language accessible to non-specialists. It begins with a discussion of the physical and chemical attributes that make water such a unique substance, and goes on to a step-by-step discussion of various aspects of the Water Cycle.

  • Offers an exceptionally clear and up-to-date, non-mathematical exploration of the universal water cycle. Pg.___
  • Focuses on hydrology concepts. Pg.___
  • Provides especially strong coverage of hydrologic measurement. Pg.___
  • Illustrates explanations of scientific principles with examples of actual occurrences from the real world. Pg.___
  • Includes numerous photographs and illustrations. Pg.___
  • States quantities in either American units or SI units (and notes conversions for each in parentheses). Pg.___
  • Adds chapter-end questions and hands-on investigations (e.g., for making measurements and/or interpretations of hydrological variables in the local environment). Pg.___
  • Features a section on Reclaiming Waste Water for Drinking and a description of the water reclamation process used by the city of Windhoek, Namibia (South Africa). Pg.___
  • Adds additional references — and e-mail addresses, where available. Pg.___

  • NEW—Adds chapter-end questions and hands-on investigations (e.g., for making measurements and/or interpretations of hydrological variables in the local environment).
  • NEW—Features a section on Reclaiming Waste Water for Drinking and a description of the water reclamation process used by the city of Windhoek, Namibia (South Africa).
  • NEW—Adds additional references — and e-mail addresses, where available.



 1. The Water Cycle.


 2. The Structure and Properties of Water.


 3. Water in the Air: Evaporation and Condensation.


 4. Precipitation.


 5. Infiltration and Soil Water.


 6. Evapotranspiration.


 7. Groundwater.


 8. Runoff.


 9. Chemical Quality of Natural Water.


10. The Water Cycle and Man.


Appendix I: Map of California Showing Locations of Examples Discussed in Text.


Appendix II: Moving Averages.


Appendix III: Sources of Hydrologic Data.


Appendix IV: References.


Index.

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