Introduction to Environmental Science, 2015 edition

This chapter has been adapted from OpenStax (Biology and Concepts in Biology texts), USGS Water Resources, the EPA and The Encyclopedia of Earth

8.1 Properties of water
      a. hydrogen bonding
      b. Physical state of water
      c. Heat capacity
      d. Heat of Vaporization
      e. Universal Solvent
      f. Cohesion and Adhesion
8.2. Global Water Distribution and Use
8.3. The Hydrologic Cycle
8.4. Components of the Hydrologic Cycle
      a. Atmosphere and precipitation
      b. Rivers and Streams
      c. Lakes, Ponds and reservoirs
      d. Wetlands
      e. Oceans
      f. Groundwater
8.5. Water Scarcity and Shortage
8.6. Water Pollution and Quality
      a. Types of water pollution
      b. Sources of water pollution
8.7. Water Management
      a. Water pollution control
      b. Watershed Management
      c. Regulations

By the end of this chapter students should be able to:

1. Draw multiple interacting water molecules and identify the bonds and atoms.
2. Explain how the molecular structure of the water molecule contributes to the unique properties of water.
3. Demonstrate an understanding of how much water is available on Earth and how it is distributed.
4. Compare regional and national responses to water issues.
5. Explain water-related problems (for example water scarcity, water-borne diseases, water pollution, flooding) from different regions of the world.
6. Explain how human modifications of natural water systems can be both beneficial and destructive.
7. Describe solutions to water-related problems.
8. Read and interpret graphs and charts about water.
9. Demonstrate knowledge of some of the major regulations related to water in the USA.
10. Gain a rudimentary understanding of groundwater flow, management and protection.