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4H

OUR
WORLD
OF WATER

Kathryn Makeig
Betty Siegel
Bruce Olsen
Gilbert Gabanski
Wayne Carlson

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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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