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Water Science School

Water Science School

Welcome to the U.S. Geological Survey's (USGS) Water Science School. We offer information on many aspects of water, along with pictures, data, maps, and an interactive center where you can give opinions and test your water knowledge.

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Water Pools and Fluxes Data Tables

How much water is stored in the atmosphere, on the land surface, or below the ground? How much precipitation falls over the ocean or over land each year?
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Water Pools and Fluxes Data Tables

How much water is stored in the atmosphere, on the land surface, or below the ground? How much precipitation falls over the ocean or over land each year?
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Water Cycle Diagrams

Learn more about where water is on Earth and how it moves using one of the USGS water cycle diagrams. We offer downloadable and interactive versions of the water cycle diagram for elementary students and beyond. Our diagrams are also available in multiple languages. Explore our diagrams below.
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Water Cycle Diagrams

Learn more about where water is on Earth and how it moves using one of the USGS water cycle diagrams. We offer downloadable and interactive versions of the water cycle diagram for elementary students and beyond. Our diagrams are also available in multiple languages. Explore our diagrams below.
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The Water Cycle

The water cycle describes where water is on Earth and how it moves. Human water use, land use, and climate change all impact the water cycle. By understanding these impacts, we can work toward using water sustainably.
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The Water Cycle

The water cycle describes where water is on Earth and how it moves. Human water use, land use, and climate change all impact the water cycle. By understanding these impacts, we can work toward using water sustainably.
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