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Conservation
Habitat conservation
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Physical Environment
The Atmosphere
The Hydrosphere
Mineral resources
Biogeochemical cycles
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Biological resources
Forestry
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Aquaculture
Agriculture
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Energy resources
Energy storage & conservation
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Properties of pollutants
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Sustainability
The Hydrosphere
Water is not only essential for life but access to water resources plays a huge part in social and economic development. However sustainable management of water resources is essential to avoid both long term shortages and contamination of these.
1 - Human impacts on the hydrological cycle
Human impacts on hydrological cycle
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2 - Rivers and reservoirs
Rivers and reservoirs
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What Is The Environmental Impact Of Dams And Reservoirs?
Dam and reservoir constructions not only displace communities but also significantly disturb the ecological balance of a region.
3 - Aquifers
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Aquifers
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NASA Satellite Data Help Show Where Groundwater Is – And Where It Isn’t
Many of the world's biggest aquifers are being depleted much faster than they can be replenished, from the Middle East to India to California. New NASA satellite data reveals a looming global groundwater crisis.
4 - Water treatment
Water treatment
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5 - Water quality
Water quality
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Water Quality - Environmental Measurement Systems
Water quality is an important part of environmental monitoring. This section details all of the parameters that affect water quality in the environment.
6 - Demand for water
Demand for water
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How to save water in your home - Southern Water: Water for life, Water and wastewater services for Kent, Sussex, Hampshire and the Isle of Wight
Physical Environment
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