Goals and Learning Objectives
Goals
- Explain the distribution and dynamics of water at the surface and in the subsurface of the Earth
- Interpret graphical representations of scientific data
Learning Objectives
In completing this module, you will:
- Identify the unique physical properties of water that contribute to its fundamental role in driving Earth Systems
- Identify U.S. and global precipitation patterns by reading precipitation maps
- Quantitatively compare fluxes of water in the hydrologic cycle
- Calculate relative humidity, and use it to quantitatively explain Earth's first-order patterns of precipitation
- Assess the relationship between precipitation, topography, and location on the globe