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Ch. 5: Running Water and Groundwater

After reading and studying Ch. 5, you should be able to:

Concept 1: Describe the distribution of H₂O within the Hydrosphere and the movement of H₂O through the hydrologic cycle.

Concept 2: Describe the process of streamflow and the factors influencing stream erosion, transportation, and deposition.

Concept 3: Give examples illustrating the connection between landscape features and runoff including channels, stream valleys, flooding events, and drainage patterns.

Concept 4: Discuss the occurrence and movement of groundwater.

Concept 5: Explain unique features and environmental concerns associated with groundwater and the use of groundwater as a nonrenewable resource including: subsidence, contamination, and sinkholes.

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