Aquatic Environments Exam 1 August 16, 2019 | No Comments Limnology the study of freshwater (lakes, ponds, rivers, streams, etc.) lotic flowing water lentic standing water how long would it take superior to refill if emptied? 200 years how much water do humans need per day 2Lbut most comes from food current human population 7.3 billion people what causes flooding of the red river? – it flows north (the south melts faster)- conversion of wetlands to agriculture = loss of “sponge land” who is Forel? father of limnology – introduced the term limnology in 1890’s who is Forbes? lake as a microcosm, lakes as an ecosystem 1887 how are lakes formed? glaciers, tectonic, volcanic, earthquakes, organisms (beavers/humans), wind, landslide, meteor processesscouring, blocking from sediment build up how many lakes on earth? 304 millionbut 28 million are in smallest category are salt lakes usually open or closed basins? closed basins why are lakes shrinking? upstream water use for agriculture, drinking, etc.Aral SeaLake Urmia the deepest lakes are formed by which process? tectonic processesex: Lake Tanganyika, Africa Related posts: CA Water Policy Water Availability in +2°C and +4°C Worlds AP Exam Definitions Electrical designed for wiring the interior environments. It Summary