Tag: the lithosphere and the hydrosphere

The Sargasso Sea is often called an oceanic desert because it has low nutrient levels and low biological productivity compared to surrounding waters.

Latent heat is the energy absorbed or released by a substance during a change in its physical state (phase change) that occurs without changing its temperature.

It is a standard meteorological estimate that if all atmospheric water vapor were to precipitate at once, it would cover the globe to a depth of approximately 1 inch (about 25 mm).

Water wise habit is to conserve water by using alternatives to water or reducing the usage of water. Water is used for cleaning the floor, utensils etc 

Reaeration is the process by which oxygen is added to water, often enhanced by turbulence and high velocity in rivers, which increases the surface area exposed to air.

A lotic system refers to flowing water, such as rivers and streams, as opposed to lentic systems, which refer to still water like ponds and lakes.

In a stratified lake, the epilimnion is the top layer, which is warmer and less dense than the deeper layers.

Water is a chemical compound consisting of two hydrogen atoms and one oxygen atom, represented by the formula H2O.

The Sahel region of Africa, a semi-arid belt south of the Sahara, is historically and frequently impacted by severe and prolonged droughts.