A Lexicon of Cave and Karst Terminology with Special Reference to Environmental Karst Hydrology. Courtesy of the author & The Karst Waters Institute. 2002.
ground-water divide — 1. A ridge in the water table or other potentiometric surface from which ground water moves away in both directions normal to the ridge line [22]. 2. A dividing line between two ground water basins. 3. In well hydraulics, the streamline… … Lexicon of Cave and Karst Terminology
ground-water flux — The rate of ground water flow per unit area of porous or fractured media measured perpendicular to the direction of flow [22]. See also specific discharge … Lexicon of Cave and Karst Terminology
Water cycle — The Earth s water is always in movement, and the water cycle, also known as the hydrologic cycle, describes the continuous movement of water on, above, and below the surface of the Earth. Since the water cycle is truly a cycle, there is no… … Wikipedia
Water tank — Towers, featured in Kuwait City Water tank used in Municipal W … Wikipedia
apparent ground-water velocity — See specific discharge … Lexicon of Cave and Karst Terminology
Water resources — A natural wetland Water resources are sources of water that are useful or potentially useful. Uses of water include agricultural, industrial … Wikipedia
Water pollution — Raw sewage and industrial waste flows across international borders New River passes from Mexicali to Calexico, California. Water pollution is the contamination of water bodies (e.g. lakes, rivers, oceans and groundwater). Water p … Wikipedia
Water purification — This article is about large scale, municipal water purification. For portable/emergency water purification, see portable water purification. For industrial water purification, see deionized water. For distilled water, see distilled water. Water… … Wikipedia
Water quality — A rosette sampler is used to collect samples in deep water, such as the Great Lakes or oceans, for water quality testing. Water quality is the physical, chemical and biological characteristics of water.[1] It is a measure of the condition of… … Wikipedia
discharge, evaporation — The direct discharge of ground water to the atmosphere by evaporation [16] … Lexicon of Cave and Karst Terminology
