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II. The Present: Current Science and Use - Coggle Diagram
II. The Present: Current Science and Use
1. Current Distribution and Availability
Global Groundwater Reserves:
Mapping aquifers globally (e.g., Ogallala, Ganges Basin).
Aquifer Types and Characteristics:
Properties like porosity, permeability, and recharge rates.
Differences between confined and unconfined aquifers.
2. Groundwater Management and Usage
Applications:
Urban Use: Drinking water and industrial supply.
Agriculture: Irrigation's dependence on groundwater.
Challenges:
Over-extraction leading to depletion.
Pollution from agricultural runoff, industrial waste, and urbanization.
3. Monitoring and Technology
Water quality assessment techniques.
Drilling and well construction technologies.
Satellite-based groundwater monitoring (e.g., GRACE satellites).