| ID | 006181 |
| Call Number | 553.7/MOR |
| Title Proper | Water - How technology mirrors nature - Designs in Science |
| Other Title Information | How technology mirrors nature |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Morgan, Sally |
| Publication | USA, Facts On File, 1994. |
| Description | 48p White Spine |
| Series | Designs in Science |
| Note | Investigates the use of water, from water for energy and transportation to water as a solvent. Looks at properties of water and explains why it is essential to our survival. Also covers topics like filtration, desalination, recycling and conservation. |
| Note | Water molecule:
Three states of matter
Water cycle
What makes water so special?
Preventing ice formation
Acid rain
Water as a solvent:
Hard and soft water
Water for transport and support:
Artificial water transport systems
Fresh and salt water:
Diffusion and osmosis
Living in fresh water
Living in salt water
Water for cooling:
Natural cooling
Cooling engines and power stations
Water for heat storage
Water storage and conservation:
Desert adaptations
Storing water
Cleaning water:
Water and sewage treatments
A natural filter
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| Standard Number | 0816029822 |
| Price. Qualification | Rs. 350(hb) |
| Classification Number | 553.7 |
| Key Words | Water ; Water in the body |