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Framework
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Topic outline
Click the linked topics below for additional
resources
| Water Resources |
| 1. Characteristics of water on Earth |
a. Properties of water
b. Physical, chemical, biological aspects
(adaptations)
c. Distribution
d. Watersheds |
| 2. Surface water |
a. Fresh - lakes, streams and rivers, wetlands
b. Estuaries
c. Salt - oceans |
| 3. Groundwater |
a. Models
b. Aquifer
c. Artesian well
d. Water table
e. Zones - cone of depression, recharge,
saltwater intrusion |
| 4. Human use |
a. Historical use
b. Use sectors - agricultural, residential,
commercial (including fisheries),
municipal,
industrial
c. Demands and consumption |
| 5. Impacts of water use |
a. Shortages
b. Salinization
c. Pollution/contamination - point vs. non-
point
d. Erosion
e. Waste management
f. Storm water/flooding
g. Water diversion |
| 6. Sustainable use of water/solutions |
a. Conservation and preservation
b. Reduced use
c. Irrigation management
d. Water rationing |
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RESOURCES
| Groundwater |
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Ground Water Atlas of the United States
(web site)
Source:
US Geological Survey
http://pubs.usgs.gov/ha/ha730/
Describes the location, extent, and geologic and hydrologic
characteristics of important aquifers in the US. Use the online
version or order the print version. Includes maps. |
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Groundwater Model (equipment)
Source: UW-Stevens Point Student Chapter of AWRA
Purchase model - $400.00. Note: Trainings are done each year
and participants receive a free model. Contact Kevin Masarik:
kevin.masarik@uwsp.edu
Statewide list of models for loan
Borrow from
WCEE EE Resources Library
This elaborate, plexiglass
model demonstrates the flow of water and toxins though differing
gradients. It can demonstrate flow through confined and
unconfined aquifers as well as the effects of pumping on these
aquifers. Very beneficial for visual learners and students with
special needs. |
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Groundwater Supply (web site)
Source: Michigan Tech
Web site
This website provides a nice background on how water moves
underground and why. It is very student-friendly and has some
interactive aspects. |
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