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Scientists refer to above ground freshwater environments as lotic systems, which include rivers, streams, and creeks where water flows in one direction. These environments are dynamic and important habitats for various organisms.
Scientists refer to all above ground freshwater environments with moving water as lotic ecosystems.
Scientists refer to all above ground freshwater environments with moving water as lotic ecosystems. This term includes rivers, streams, and creeks.
Sedimentary rocks such as sandstone, limestone, and shale are commonly formed above ground. These rocks are typically created through the accumulation and cementation of sediments, often in environments like rivers, deserts, or the ocean. Igneous rocks can also form above ground when magma cools and solidifies on the Earth's surface, forming rocks like basalt and rhyolite.
The largest amount (by volume) of freshwater above ground is Lake Baikal in Russia. It contains about 20% of the surface freshwater. However, almost all of the world's freshwater is underground.
A rain gauge is typically placed about 30cm above the ground to avoid interference from splashing or bouncing raindrops. This height helps ensure that the rainwater collected is not contaminated by the ground surface and provides a more accurate measurement of the rainfall.