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1 WATER - A FINITE RESOURCE

2 I. Introduction “essential for life”

3 WATER - A FINITE RESOURCE I. Introduction A. Use Trends

4 WATER - A FINITE RESOURCE I. Introduction A. Use Trends household activities and the amount of water they consume are listed below: Activity Water used Shower15-30 gallons (57-114 liters) Brushing teeth (water running) 1-2 gallons (3.75-7.51 liters) Shaving (water running) 10-15 gallons (38-57 liters) Washing dishes by hand 20 gallons (75 liters) Washing dishes in dishwasher 9-12 gallons (34-45 liters) Flushing toilet5-7 gallons (19- 26 liters) Sources: Famighetti, Robert, ed.The World Almanac Book...

5 B. World Situation

6 B. SW USA

7 In the Great Commonwealth of Virginia…..

8 “Those who possess the skill set in hydrogeology will be highly sought after”

9 WATER - A FINITE RESOURCE I. Introduction A. Use Trends B. World Situation C. Applied Hydrology

10 “Applied Hydrology” Identify the problem Define the data needed for collection Design the field program for collection of data Propose possible solutions to the problem Implement the preferred solution Effectively communicate your work activities to the client

11 WATER - A FINITE RESOURCE I. Introduction A. Use Trends B. World Situation C. Applied Hydrology D. The Business of Hydrology

12 WATER - A FINITE RESOURCE I. Introduction A. Use Trends B. World Situation C. Applied Hydrology D. The Business of Hydrology 1. Research (e.g., Universities, USGS, US-EPA) * Theoretical * Applied

13 WATER - A FINITE RESOURCE I. Introduction A. Use Trends B. World Situation C. Applied Hydrology D. The Business of Hydrology 1. Research (Universities, USGS, US-EPA) 2. Industry Aquifer Protection, Water Remediation, GW Supplies, GW Control (Industry)

14 WATER - A FINITE RESOURCE I. Introduction A. Use Trends B. World Situation C. Applied Hydrology D. The Business of Hydrology E. Ethical Aspects

15 II. Basic Terminology

16 A. Hydrology

17 II. Basic Terminology A. Hydrology B. Hydrogeology and Geohydrology

18 III. The Hydrologic Cycle

19 A. Worldwide Distribution 1.36 billion cubic km of water

20 III. The Hydrologic Cycle A. Worldwide Distribution 1.36 billion cubic km of water 97.2%oceans 2.85% land

21 III. The Hydrologic Cycle A. Worldwide Distribution 1.36 billion cubic km of water 97.2%oceans 2.85 land 2.14% glacial ice

22 III. The Hydrologic Cycle A. Worldwide Distribution 1.36 billion cubic km of water 97.2%oceans 2.85 land 2.14% glacial ice 0.61% groundwater

23 III. The Hydrologic Cycle A. Worldwide Distribution 1.36 billion cubic km of water 97.2%oceans 2.85 land 2.14% glacial ice 0.61% groundwater 0.009% surface water

24 III. The Hydrologic Cycle A. Worldwide Distribution 1.36 billion cubic km of water 97.2%oceans 2.85 land 2.14% glacial ice 0.61% groundwater 0.009% surface water 0.005% soil moisture

25 III. The Hydrologic Cycle A. Worldwide Distribution B. Processes

26 III. The Hydrologic Cycle A. Worldwide Distribution B. Processes C. Cross Section

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