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Klingeman, Peter C. – 1976
This pamphlet gives definitions and symbols for the basic and derived metric units, prefixes, and conversion factors for units frequently used in water resources. Included are conversion factors for units of area, work, heat, power, pressure, viscosity, flow rate, and others. (BB)
Descriptors: Engineering Education, Measurement, Metric System, Science Education
Dale, J. T. – Journal of the Water Pollution Control Federation, 1979
Discussed is the report prepared by the Government Accounting Office on the implications and status of metrication in the U. S. Various sectors of the economy are analyzed, the weakness and ambiguity of current official policy are brought out, and experiences of other countries are provided as guides. (CS)
Descriptors: Engineering, Environmental Influences, Legislation, Metric System
Hubin, Irene A. – Teacher, 1974
Students studied fresh water environment, known as limnology, and while learning about water, they got in practice with metrics. (Editor/RK)
Descriptors: Child Development, Environmental Education, Field Trips, Learning Experience
