Our planet is covered in water. We see it in our oceans and on land we see it in our lakes and rivers. The vast amount of water on the Earth's surface is in the oceans, and only a relatively small amount exists as fresh surface water on land. Yet, it is vitally important to all life on Earth. Here at the Water Science School we have the answers to your questions about surface water.
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Surface Water Questions & Answers
Here are some questions and answers about surface water that may interest you:
- What water data does the USGS gather?
- What does river stage mean?
- Does stage tell you how much water is flowing?
- A "100-year flood" two years in a row. How can that be?
- Is measuring water in a well like measuring a stream?
- Why do water levels in wells rise and fall?
- Why are wetlands and aquatic habitats important?
- What is most of the freshwater in the U.S. used for?
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Our planet is covered in water. We see it in our oceans and on land we see it in our lakes and rivers. The vast amount of water on the Earth's surface is in the oceans, and only a relatively small amount exists as fresh surface water on land. Yet, it is vitally important to all life on Earth. Here at the Water Science School we have the answers to your questions about surface water.
• Water Science School HOME • Water Science Q&As •
Surface Water Questions & Answers
Here are some questions and answers about surface water that may interest you:
- What water data does the USGS gather?
- What does river stage mean?
- Does stage tell you how much water is flowing?
- A "100-year flood" two years in a row. How can that be?
- Is measuring water in a well like measuring a stream?
- Why do water levels in wells rise and fall?
- Why are wetlands and aquatic habitats important?
- What is most of the freshwater in the U.S. used for?