Water Cycle, Surface Water

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Water Cycle, Surface Water and Water Sheds
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Today We Will Discuss Water Its Properties

• What is the role of the sun in the water cycle?

• What is a watershed/drainage system?

• What is a watershed divide?

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The Water Cycle
Radiant Energy Energy from the sun (solar
energy) that can travel through empty space.
Includes ultraviolet radiation and visible light.
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The Water Cycle
Most radiant energy is absorbed. The amount of
radiant energy absorbed depends upon the surface
it hits.
Roads ocean 95 absorbed Snow Ice 5
absorbed.
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The Water Cycle
We convert radiant energy to other forms of
energy like electricity, motion and heat.
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The Water Cycle
Driven by Radiant Energy from the Sun.
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WATER ON THE GROUND Surface Water
H-K Surface Water Resources
Runoff Tributaries Streams Rivers Wetlands
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Surface Water
Killingworths Surface Water Resources
Runoff Tributaries Streams Rivers Wetlands
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Surface Water
Tributary A small stream that flows into larger
one.
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Surface Water
Watershed/Drainage System Streams flowing into
larger streams and rivers, forming a treelike
pattern.
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What is a Watershed?
A Watershed is an area of land that drains to a
single outlet.
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Local Watersheds
Watersheds are used to manage water locally.
Map Key Watershed Boundary
Movement of water
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Major Watersheds in Connecticut
HKHS
South Central Coastal
Parker Hill Rd
Long Island Sound
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Ground Water FYI
Approximately 84, or 2.8 million of CTs
population of 3.4 million, are served by public
water supply.
90 groundwater sources (20 reservoirs ). 400
tests everyday. Water is routinely tested for
more than 120 potential contaminants.
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U.S. DRAINAGE BASINS