Level 3 Biology Study Guide


Book Description

Level 3 Biology Study Guide covers all seven NCEA Level 3 Biology Achievement Standards: the three externally assessed Standards 3.3, 3.5 and 3.6 the four internally assessed Standards 3.1, 3.2, 3.4 and 3.7. These Standards are based on The New Zealand Curriculum. With full explanations of concepts, numerous examples, appropriate questions and a full set of answers, this Study Guide provides comprehensive coverage of Biology at Level 3.




Reducing Environmental Cancer Risk


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Though overall cancer incidence and mortality have continued to decline in recent years, cancer continues to devastate the lives of far too many Americans. In 2009 alone, 1.5 million American men, women, and children were diagnosed with cancer, and 562,000 died from the disease. There is a growing body of evidence linking environmental exposures to cancer. The Pres. Cancer Panel dedicated its 2008¿2009 activities to examining the impact of environmental factors on cancer risk. The Panel considered industrial, occupational, and agricultural exposures as well as exposures related to medical practice, military activities, modern lifestyles, and natural sources. This report presents the Panel¿s recommend. to mitigate or eliminate these barriers. Illus.







Impacts of Climate Change on Human Health in the United States


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As global climate change proliferates, so too do the health risks associated with the changing world around us. Called for in the President’s Climate Action Plan and put together by experts from eight different Federal agencies, The Impacts of Climate Change on Human Health: A Scientific Assessment is a comprehensive report on these evolving health risks, including: Temperature-related death and illness Air quality deterioration Impacts of extreme events on human health Vector-borne diseases Climate impacts on water-related Illness Food safety, nutrition, and distribution Mental health and well-being This report summarizes scientific data in a concise and accessible fashion for the general public, providing executive summaries, key takeaways, and full-color diagrams and charts. Learn what health risks face you and your family as a result of global climate change and start preparing now with The Impacts of Climate Change on Human Health.










Proceedings of the 2007 National Conference on Environmental Science and Technology


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The Third National Conference on Environmental Science and Technology was held in Greensboro, NC, on September 12-14, 2007. This book contains the following topics: pollution prevention, fate and transport of contaminants, bioremediation, bio-processing, innovative environmental technologies, global climate change, and environmental justice.




Chemistry


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Level 3 Chemistry Learning Workbook covers all seven NCEA Level 3 Achievement Standards: the three externally assessed Achievement Standards - 91390 (Chemistry 3.4), 91391 (Chemistry 3.5) and 91392 (Chemistry 3.6); the four internally assessed Chemistry Standards - 91387 (Chemistry 3.1), 91388 (Chemistry 3.2), 91389 (Chemistry 3.3) and 91393 (Chemistry 3.7). All key content and skills are covered for each Achievement standard. Activities provide class and homework material, as well as offering preparation for the internal assessments throughout the year and end-of-year external exam assessments.