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Surface Water Runoff
Surface water runoff replenishes rivers and lakes but can cause flooding and pollution. Solutions li...
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The Mississippi River
The Mississippi River is one of the longest rivers in North America, stretching 2,340 miles from Lak...
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The Mekong River
The Mekong River flows 2,700 miles through six countries in Southeast Asia, ending in the fertile Me...
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Freshwater and Its Sources
Freshwater is a limited resource, with most stored in glaciers and aquifers. Rivers, lakes, and grou...
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Large Streams of Moving Water
Large streams of moving water, like rivers and creeks, shape landscapes, support ecosystems, and pro...
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The Brahmaputra River
The Brahmaputra River originates in the Himalayas and flows 1,800 miles through China, India, and Ba...
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Rare Earth Minerals in Smartphones and Computers
Rare earth minerals are critical for smartphones, computers, and renewable energy. Mining them has e...
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Limited Freshwater Availability and the Groundwater Table
Freshwater is a limited resource, with most stored in glaciers and aquifers. Over-pumping groundwate...
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The Amazon River
The Amazon River is the largest river in the world by discharge volume, stretching 4,000 miles from ...
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The Colorado River
The Colorado River stretches 1,450 miles from the Rocky Mountains to the Gulf of California. It carv...
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