Water

Water

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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trophic structure

Natural environment; Water

the feeding relationships among species within a food web.

blowdown

Natural environment; Water

The water drawn from boiler systems and cold water basins of cooling towers to prevent the buildup of solids

extinction

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complete disappearance of a species because of failure to adapt to environmental change.

leachate

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Water that contains solute substances, so that it contains certain substances in solution after percolation through a filter or soil.

putrefaction

Natural environment; Water

Biological decomposition of organic matter; associated with anaerobic conditions.

troposphere

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the layer of atmosphere closest to the Earth, extending seven to ten miles above the surface, containing most of the clouds and moisture.

bog

Natural environment; Water

A type of wetland that accumulates appreciable peat deposits. Bogs depend primarily on precipitation for their water source, and are usually acidic and rich in plant residue with a conspicuous mat of ...