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  BU-00328     Reviewed 2005 To Order   
4H
OUR
WORLD
OF WATER
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  Kathryn Makeig
Betty Siegel
Bruce Olsen
Gilbert Gabanski
Wayne Carlson


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Linked words throughout this document
are defined in the Glossary.


Table of Contents

Introduction

Physical Properties of Water

1. Three Forms
2. Surface Tension
3. Heat Capacity
4. Solvent Abilities
5. Conductivity

Living Things Depend on Water

The Hydrologic Cycle

The Water Table
Precipitation
Runoff
Storage
Evaporation

Water Use and Conservation

Water Management

Careers
Agencies
Demonstrations
Exhibits

Glossary

References



Authors:
  Kathryn Makeig geology graduate student University of Minnesota
Betty Siegel technical writer
Bruce Olsen geologist Minnesota Geological Survey
Gilbert Gabanski hydrologist Minnesota Geological Survey
Wayne Carlson assistant program leader 4-H youth development University of Minnesota


For more information about
The Center for 4-H Youth Development
visit their web page at:
http://www.fourh.umn.edu
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