Hydrologic Cycle

Learning Objectives

• • Be able to sketch the hydrologic cycle.

  • Be able to describe the series of reservoirs, or storage areas, and a set of processes that cause water to move between the reservoirs in the hydrologic cycle.

  • Understand how humans impact the balance of the hydrologic cycle.

  • Know the primary source of energy that drives the hydrologic system.

  • Be able to describe water's unique properties and behaviors.

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