Watershed Systems and Their Influence on Water Movement and Quality
Water and Global Human Health,
Water that falls on the earth embarks on a journey that imparts on it the qualities of the land forms with which it interacts. It is both influenced and influences the watercourses through which it travels. In keeping with this, the role of water in shaping and molding watercourses will be discussed. Land use and its impact on water will also be examined. This includes the implications of agriculture and urbanization on water movement and quality within a watershed.
What you'll learn
- Describe overland flow mechanisms for water quantity and quality
- Explain the interactions between surface water and groundwater
- Explore surface water flows including lakes, rivers and streams
- Discuss the implications of land use and land cover on water resources
- Explore the influence of geology and soils on water quantity and quality
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| Length | 4 weeks |
| Effort | 12 - 15 hours per week |
| Starts | On Demand (Start anytime) |
| Cost | $160 |
| From | QueensX, Queen’s University via edX |
| Instructor | Geoffrey Hall |
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| Language | English |
| Subjects | Science Social Sciences |
| Tags | Engineering Energy & Earth Sciences Environmental Studies |
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| Rating | Not enough ratings |
|---|---|
| Length | 4 weeks |
| Effort | 12 - 15 hours per week |
| Starts | On Demand (Start anytime) |
| Cost | $160 |
| From | QueensX, Queen’s University via edX |
| Instructor | Geoffrey Hall |
| Download Videos | On all desktop and mobile devices |
| Language | English |
| Subjects | Science Social Sciences |
| Tags | Engineering Energy & Earth Sciences Environmental Studies |
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