Phenomena and Processes

Water Cycle

Circulation of water among various ecological systems, in various states, on, above, and below the surface of the earth.

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Structured Summary

Abstract

Circulation of water among various ecological systems, in various states, on, above, and below the surface of the earth.

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Synonyms

7 entry terms
  • Hydrologic Cycle
  • Cycle, Hydrologic
  • Cycle, Water
  • Cycles, Hydrologic
  • Cycles, Water
  • Hydrologic Cycles
  • Water Cycles

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Aspects Covered

5 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings drug effects, genetics, immunology, physiology, radiation effects.

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History Note

2011

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Previous Indexing

  • Water (1980-2010)
  • Water Supply (1980-2010)

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Tree Numbers

  1. G01w.311.977w
  2. G16.500.943w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Water Cycle. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D058438. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D058438
  2. Water Cycle. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Water_cycle
  3. Water Cycle. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q81041