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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Summary video

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

Prework

Aquifers

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NASA Satellite Data Help Show Where Groundwater Is – And Where It Isn’tMany 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 SystemsWater 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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