8.E.1.1 -- Water Distribution

Explain the structure of the hydrosphere including:

 Water distribution on earth  Local river basin and water availability

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Students need to Know

... that water is one of the most common substances on the surface of the Earth.
... that the ocean is an integral component of the world's climate due to its capacity to collect, drive and mix water, heat, and carbon dioxide.
... that the water cycle is the continuous movement of water in and around the Earth.
... that a river basin is the portion of land drained by a river and its tributaries.
... everyone lives in a river basin