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Presented by: Abbi Greer; Greenville County Soil and Water Conservation District
The Legend (+ Truth) of Hydrology
You will journey through a series of slides that will enhance your knowledge on hydrological phenomena. Observe the following images carefully and listen--there may be a test of your strength! Click on Abbi below to begin your journey.
Greetings Citizen,
- What is Hydrology?
- Surface vs Groundwater
- Landforms
- Stormwater Pollution
Agenda
Study of water
Study of aquatic animals
Study of precipitation
Question 1: What is Hydrology?
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All life depends on water
Water is a limited resource
Both--And more!
Why do we care about the study of water?
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All liquids (think: milk, paint, glue)
Water inside plants, animals, and the air
Groundwater, Surfacewater, Precipitation
Glaciers, Clouds, Saltwater
What isn't is included in hydrology?
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Surface vs Groundwater
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- Any body of water found above ground on Earth
- Includes rivers, lakes, oceans, ponds, wetlands, human-made reservoirs
- Can be temporary or permanent
- About 80% of water used comes from surface water
Surface Water 101:
- Found in cracks and spaces between soil particles and rocks
- Can be found in large amounts that pool
- Exists where soil is saturated next to or under a body of water
- Myth: Aquifers are big pockets of water under bedrock
Ground Water 101:
- Swamp vs Bog
- Bay
- Spring
- Shoal/Sandbar
- Pond vs Lake
- Wetlands
Ludfo's Bog
Mido Swamp
Kitano Bay
Hot Springs
Spring of Wisdom
Floret Sandbar
Lake Hylia
Tama Pond
"Bayou"
Landscape Features of NORCO
"Swamp"
Cutbank
Confluence
Oxbows
Red Dead Redemption: The Hydrological Gold Standard
Stormwater Pollution In Video Games
Stardew Valley
Litter + Sewer Overflow
Animal Crossing
Harvest Moon
Stardew Valley
Litter
Fallout 4
Sediment & Insecticide
Super Mario Sunshine
Oil and Used Auto Fluids
Sunday Lawn
Nintendogs
Pet Waste
Congratulations! You Survived! For More Questions: abgreer@greenvillecounty.org