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Mr. Andrews- Hydrology
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Environmental Studies
8th Grade
03/17/2011

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What is a Hydrologist?
Definition
A person who studies water.
Term
Water is a major component in mass movements of __________ from one place to another.
Definition
Sediments.
Term
How many miles is the storage area of water for Oceans?
Definition
1,000,000,000 Miles
Term
How many miles is the storage area of water for Glaciers?
Definition
22,500,000 Miles
Term
How many miles is the storage area of water for Aquifers?
Definition
8,100,000 Miles
Term
How many miles is the storage area of water for Lakes & Rivers?
Definition
190,000 Miles
Term
How many miles is the storage area of water for the Atmosphere?
Definition
12,000 Miles
Term
How many miles is the storage area of water for the Biosphere?
Definition
40 Miles
Term
What is Groundwater?
Definition
Water in the ground.
Term
The ___ is the driving force of the water cycle.
Definition
Sun.
Term
What does Infiltration mean?
Definition
Water that is infiltrated into the ground.
Term
_____ Hydrology is has the most impact on our lives.
Definition
Local.
Term
Which Hydrology Cycle Makes _____ Changes Occur More Slowly?
Definition
Global.
Term
The _____ Hydologic Cyle is the most important.
Definition
Local.
Term
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Definition
Porous Sandstone.
Term
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Definition
Fractured Shale.
Term
[image]
Definition
Cemented Sandstone.
Term
[image]
Definition
Unfractured Shale.
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