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Provide a definition of geysers and elucidate their distinctions from hot springs.
Geysers”are hot springs characterized by irregular discharge of geothermally heated water, ejected with a massive force from the surface of the earth followed by steam. While on the other hand, ” Hot springs”are natural formations of geothermally heated water bodies found on the earth’s surface. GeyRead more
Geysers”are hot springs characterized by irregular discharge of geothermally heated water, ejected with a massive force from the surface of the earth followed by steam. While on the other hand, ” Hot springs”are natural formations of geothermally heated water bodies found on the earth’s surface.
Geysers and hot springs though having various similarities are different only because the geysers ejaculate water with a massive amount of force from the earth’s surface, while hot springs are just naturally occurring geothermally heated water bodies.
A geyser has an obstruction in its hydrothermal plumbing near the surface but a hot spring is allowed to circulate to the surface and flow freely, giving off steam and heat.
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There are two main categories of freshwater resources: 1. Surface Water: This is the water you see on the Earth’s surface, including: Lakes and Ponds: These are freshwater bodies surrounded by land. Rivers and Streams: These are flowing bodies of freshwater that eventually empty into oceans oRead more
There are two main categories of freshwater resources:
1. Surface Water: This is the water you see on the Earth’s surface, including:
Lakes and Ponds: These are freshwater bodies surrounded by land.
Rivers and Streams: These are flowing bodies of freshwater that eventually empty into oceans or larger lakes.
Reservoirs: These are artificial lakes created by damming rivers.
2. Groundwater: This is freshwater found beneath the Earth’s surface in saturated rock and soil layers called aquifers. We access groundwater through wells, springs, and boreholes.
While there’s a vast amount of water on Earth, only a small percentage is freshwater suitable for human consumption and other uses. Surface water and groundwater are the main sources we rely on for drinking water, irrigation, industry, and maintaining healthy ecosystems.
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