Hydrosphere Community - Hydrosphere

Societies around the world are dependent on water bodies, such as lakes and rivers, and the water quality determines how water can be used. Is it fit to drink? Is if safe to swim in? Can it be used in agriculture? GLOBE Hydrosphere protocols enable members to take accurate measurements of the often changing quality of water bodies near them. In addition, water temperature can affect local climate and weather and is affected by them as part of the Earth system water cycle. Mosquito habitat observations help everyone track the potential spread of certain diseases, and the protocol encourages removing mosquito breeding sites.

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