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WATER - A FINITE RESOURCE
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I. Introduction “essential for life”
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WATER - A FINITE RESOURCE I. Introduction A. Use Trends
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WATER - A FINITE RESOURCE I. Introduction A. Use Trends household activities and the amount of water they consume are listed below: Activity Water used Shower15-30 gallons (57-114 liters) Brushing teeth (water running) 1-2 gallons (3.75-7.51 liters) Shaving (water running) 10-15 gallons (38-57 liters) Washing dishes by hand 20 gallons (75 liters) Washing dishes in dishwasher 9-12 gallons (34-45 liters) Flushing toilet5-7 gallons (19- 26 liters) Sources: Famighetti, Robert, ed.The World Almanac Book...
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B. World Situation
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B. SW USA
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In the Great Commonwealth of Virginia…..
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“Those who possess the skill set in hydrogeology will be highly sought after”
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WATER - A FINITE RESOURCE I. Introduction A. Use Trends B. World Situation C. Applied Hydrology
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“Applied Hydrology” Identify the problem Define the data needed for collection Design the field program for collection of data Propose possible solutions to the problem Implement the preferred solution Effectively communicate your work activities to the client
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WATER - A FINITE RESOURCE I. Introduction A. Use Trends B. World Situation C. Applied Hydrology D. The Business of Hydrology
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WATER - A FINITE RESOURCE I. Introduction A. Use Trends B. World Situation C. Applied Hydrology D. The Business of Hydrology 1. Research (e.g., Universities, USGS, US-EPA) * Theoretical * Applied
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WATER - A FINITE RESOURCE I. Introduction A. Use Trends B. World Situation C. Applied Hydrology D. The Business of Hydrology 1. Research (Universities, USGS, US-EPA) 2. Industry Aquifer Protection, Water Remediation, GW Supplies, GW Control (Industry)
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WATER - A FINITE RESOURCE I. Introduction A. Use Trends B. World Situation C. Applied Hydrology D. The Business of Hydrology E. Ethical Aspects
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II. Basic Terminology
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A. Hydrology
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II. Basic Terminology A. Hydrology B. Hydrogeology and Geohydrology
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III. The Hydrologic Cycle
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A. Worldwide Distribution 1.36 billion cubic km of water
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III. The Hydrologic Cycle A. Worldwide Distribution 1.36 billion cubic km of water 97.2%oceans 2.85% land
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III. The Hydrologic Cycle A. Worldwide Distribution 1.36 billion cubic km of water 97.2%oceans 2.85 land 2.14% glacial ice
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III. The Hydrologic Cycle A. Worldwide Distribution 1.36 billion cubic km of water 97.2%oceans 2.85 land 2.14% glacial ice 0.61% groundwater
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III. The Hydrologic Cycle A. Worldwide Distribution 1.36 billion cubic km of water 97.2%oceans 2.85 land 2.14% glacial ice 0.61% groundwater 0.009% surface water
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III. The Hydrologic Cycle A. Worldwide Distribution 1.36 billion cubic km of water 97.2%oceans 2.85 land 2.14% glacial ice 0.61% groundwater 0.009% surface water 0.005% soil moisture
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III. The Hydrologic Cycle A. Worldwide Distribution B. Processes
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III. The Hydrologic Cycle A. Worldwide Distribution B. Processes C. Cross Section
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