Rivers of the United States, Volume II
Chemical and Physical Characteristics

Ruth Patrick (Author)

9780471107521, Wiley

Hardback, published 29 March 1995

256 pages
24.3 x 16.1 x 1.6 cm, 0.538 kg

This six-volume set offers a comprehensive, unified and integrated treatment of all major rivers and estuaries of the contiguous United States. Describes the hydrology, chemistry and biology of rivers in natural circumstances. Includes numerous photographs, maps and graphs.

Topography of the Landscape.

Pattern and Form of Riverine Systems.

Sources of River Flow.

Characteristics of Flowing Water.

Sediments and Sediment Loads.

Wetlands.

Chemicals in Riverine Water.

Index.

Subject Areas: Earth sciences [RB]