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Which discipline studies the occurrence, movement, distribution, and processes that affect water quantity and quality above, on, and below the surface?
What is the hydrosphere?
Why is water considered the single most important compound on Earth?
What allows Earth to have liquid water?
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What is the main focus of Unit 1 in the course SC301 - Watersheds and Water Resources?
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Study Notes
Hydrology and the Hydrosphere
- Hydrology is the discipline that studies the occurrence, movement, distribution, and processes that affect water quantity and quality above, on, and below the surface.
The Importance of Water
- Water is considered the single most important compound on Earth due to its crucial role in supporting life.
Conditions for Liquid Water
- The combination of Earth's distance from the Sun, its atmosphere, and its magnetosphere allows the planet to have liquid water.
Course Overview - SC301
- Unit 1 of the course SC301, Watersheds and Water Resources, focuses on understanding watersheds and water resources.
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Test your knowledge about water resources, properties of water, the water cycle, water budget, and watersheds with this quiz. Get ready to ace your hydrologic concepts in SC301 - Watersheds and Water Resources.
