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What does the term 'Hydrosphere' refer to?
What does the term 'Hydrosphere' refer to?
What is the Water Cycle?
What is the Water Cycle?
Cycling of water on Earth through a variety of processes.
What is a Solvent?
What is a Solvent?
A liquid that dissolves substances called solutes.
Define Aquifer.
Define Aquifer.
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What is a Watershed?
What is a Watershed?
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What is a River Basin?
What is a River Basin?
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What is Ground Water?
What is Ground Water?
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What is an Estuary?
What is an Estuary?
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What does Upwelling refer to?
What does Upwelling refer to?
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What does Turbidity measure?
What does Turbidity measure?
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What is Potability?
What is Potability?
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What does pH measure?
What does pH measure?
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Define Acid.
Define Acid.
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What is a Base?
What is a Base?
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What is Dissolved Oxygen?
What is Dissolved Oxygen?
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What does Salinity refer to?
What does Salinity refer to?
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What is Water Treatment?
What is Water Treatment?
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Define Stewardship.
Define Stewardship.
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What is a Shore?
What is a Shore?
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What is the Open Ocean?
What is the Open Ocean?
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Define Deep Ocean.
Define Deep Ocean.
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Study Notes
The Hydrosphere
- Refers to all water present on or around Earth's surface, encompassing oceans, lakes, rivers, and atmospheric water.
Water Cycle
- Describes the continuous movement of water on Earth, influenced by processes like evaporation, condensation, and precipitation.
Solvent
- A liquid capable of dissolving other substances (solutes) during chemical processes.
Aquifer
- Underground rock formations storing significant water resources essential for human use and consumption.
Watershed
- Area of land that collects and drains surface water into bodies of water when soil saturation occurs.
River Basin
- Land area drained by a river and its tributaries, vital for water flow and ecological health.
Ground Water
- Covers underground water sources that are crucial for drinking and other uses.
Estuary
- Coastal area where freshwater from rivers meets and mixes with saltwater from oceans; a diverse habitat influenced by tides.
Upwelling
- Occurs when surface waters are displaced, allowing nutrient-rich water to rise from deeper layers, enhancing marine productivity.
Turbidity
- Measurement of water clarity, indicating the presence of suspended particles or sediments, affecting aquatic life.
Potability
- Indicates the suitability of water for human consumption, influenced by quality and contaminants.
pH
- Scale from 0 to 14 identifying acidity or alkalinity; essential in assessing water chemistry.
Acid
- Any substance with a pH lower than 7, typically characterized by a sour taste and potential corrosiveness.
Base
- Substances with a pH above 7, often with a bitter taste and slippery feel, commonly used in various applications.
Dissolved Oxygen
- The amount of oxygen present in water, crucial for aquatic life survival and ecosystem health.
Salinity
- Measurement of salt concentration in water, influencing organisms' survival and habitat distribution.
Water Treatment
- Processes aimed at purifying water to remove contaminants, ensuring it is safe for human use and consumption.
Stewardship
- Responsibility of conserving and protecting valuable natural resources, including water, for future generations.
Shore
- Marine ecosystem shaped by tidal movements, hosting species adapted to fluctuating conditions and diverse habitats.
Open Ocean
- Expansive marine ecosystem relying on algae as primary producers, playing a key role in global oxygen production.
Deep Ocean
- Marine ecosystem characterized by reliance on chemical energy sources, independent of sunlight, supporting unique life forms.
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