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How Groundwater Fits in the Water Cycle
http://www.groundwater.org/kc/gwwatercycle.html
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This site contains basic information about the water cycle (hydrologic cycle) and the part that groundwater plays in it. The information includes all parts of the water cycle, including evaporation, condensation and cloud formation, precipitation, runoff, and infiltration. The aquifer with its discharge and recharge is also explained. This discussion is supported by a large diagram of the water cycle.
Intended for grade levels:
  • Primary (K-2)
  • Intermediate (3-5)
Type of resource:
  • Visual:
    • Illustration - scientific
  • Text:
    • Ref. material
Subject:
  • Environmental science
  • Hydrology
Technical requirements:
No specific technical requirements, just a browser required
Cost / Copyright:
No cost
The use of Groundwater Foundation information, both print and electronic, is protected by copyright. However, The Groundwater Foundation does allow its information to be reproduced by users who have a primary educational purpose. If users of groundwater.org would like to reproduce in detail information or graphics found on this site, contact The Groundwater Foundation directly to speak with an official about the purpose of such reproduction. Permission must be granted in advance and full credit must be prominently given to The Groundwater Foundation and www.groundwater.org as the original source of the information and artwork.
DLESE Catalog ID: DLESE-000-000-006-201
Educational standards:
  • National Science Education Standards (NSES):
    • K-4:
      • Unifying concepts and processes:
        • Evidence, models, and explanation
      • F - Science in personal / social perspectives:
        • Types of resources
Related resources:
This resource is part of 'Kid's Corner of the Groundwater Foundation'
http://www.groundwater.org/kc/kc.html
Resource contact / Creator / Publisher:
Publisher: The Groundwater Foundation