Hydrology & Water Systems
Explorer (Ages 8-12)
Watersheds
A watershed is the land area that drains into a particular river or lake. Everything you do in a watershed affects its water.
15 min
+15 XP
Evaporation Condensation Precipitation
Discover Evaporation Condensation Precipitation as a core part of Hydrology & Water Systems. This lesson explains what it means, walks through a real example, introduces key terms, and includes three hands-on activities to help you understand and apply the idea.
15 min
+15 XP
Floods and Flood Forecasting
Floods are when water exceeds normal channels. Hydrologists forecast them using rainfall data, river models, and watersheds.
15 min
+15 XP
Drought And Adaptation
Discover Drought And Adaptation as a core part of Hydrology & Water Systems. This lesson explains what it means, walks through a real example, introduces key terms, and includes three hands-on activities to help you understand and apply the idea.
15 min
+16 XP
Surface Versus Groundwater
Discover Surface Versus Groundwater as a core part of Hydrology & Water Systems. This lesson explains what it means, walks through a real example, introduces key terms, and includes three hands-on activities to help you understand and apply the idea.
15 min
+16 XP
Runoff And Infiltration
Discover Runoff And Infiltration as a core part of Hydrology & Water Systems. This lesson explains what it means, walks through a real example, introduces key terms, and includes three hands-on activities to help you understand and apply the idea.
15 min
+16 XP