Geography Definitions Related to Water
Listed here are geography terms related to water bodies such as lakes, rivers, and oceans.
NASA Completes the First Global Survey of Fluctuations in Lakes and Reservoirs
ICESat-2 launched in September 2018) with its satellite laser altimeter, allowing NASA to perform the first global survey of freshwater fluctuations.
Atmospheric Rivers
Atmospheric Rivers are trails of moisture in the atmosphere composed of condensed water vapor.
Which States Have the Highest Percentage of Water Area?
Which states have the highest percentage by area of perennial water? And which states have the lowest amount of perennial water?
Where Does an Oasis Get Its Water?
Oases are interesting and vital parts of an ecosystem that can be found all around the world; along with being a unique geographical feature they provide water, shelter and shade for people passing through as well as plants and animals that live in the area of the oasis.