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Water is a chemical compound with the chemical formula H20. A water molecule contains one hydrogen atom and two oxygen atoms. Water is a liquid at standard ambient temperature and pressure though it can be a solid (ice)in low temperatures or evaporate into water vapor a higher temperatures.
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Integrated resource planning
Natural environment; Water
The management of two or more resources in the same general area; commonly includes water, soil, timber, grazing land, fish, wildlife, and recreation.
Polar substance
Natural environment; Water
A substance that carries a positive or negative charge, for instance water.
Swamp
Natural environment; Water
A type of wetland dominated by woody vegetation but without appreciable peat deposits. Swamps may be fresh or salt water and tidal or non-tidal.
Appropriative rights
Natural environment; Water
Besides riparian rights, the other major doctrine of water rights in California is known as prior appropriation or "appropriative rights." In contrast to the origins of riparian rights, the doctrine ...
Domestic use
Natural environment; Water
The quantity of water used for household purposes such as washing, food preparation, and bathing.
Phosphorous
Natural environment; Water
A plant nutrient that can cause an overabundance of bacteria and algae when high amounts are present, leading to a depletion of oxygen and fish kills. High levels of phosphorous in water are usually ...
