General Interest Publications, Reference List, and Publications for Educators
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General Interest Publications
Paper copies of the following general interest publications can be ordered without charge from:
USGS Information Services
Box 25286
Denver, CO 80225
- ACID RAIN AND OUR NATION'S CAPITAL--A GUIDE TO EFFECTS ON BUILDINGS AND MONUMENTS
Defines acid rain, explains what effects it has on marble and limestone buildings, and shows, on a walking tour, some of the places in our Nation's capital where you can see the impact of acid precipitation.
Paper copy -- 36 p. Free
- GROUND WATER AND THE RURAL HOMEOWNER
Presents a short description of ground water, some of the problems associated with ground water, and some suggestions for help with problems.
Paper copy -- 37 p. Free.
- THE GEOLOGY OF RADON
Presents important geological information about radon; how it forms, the kinds of rocks and soils it comes from, and how it moved into buildings. Also explains the way geoloigsts estimate the radon potential of an area, be it a State, a county, or your neighborhood. Includes additional sources of information.
Paper copy -- 29 p. Free.
- WATER USE IN THE UNITED STATES
Describes the amount of water withdrawn from the Nation's surface- and ground-water sources for use during 1990. Provides information on the quantity of water withdrawn for various uses, and the quantity of water used in each State.
Paper copy -- 8 p. Free.
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