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Processes That Decrease Seawater Salinity Include Evaporation and Sea Ice

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Processes that decrease seawater salinity include evaporation and sea ice formation.


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Watershed Management

involves the planning, development, and conservation of water resources within a watershed, aiming to sustainably manage and use water resources while protecting the environment.

Stream Channelization

The process of straightening, deepening, widening, or otherwise modifying natural streams for purposes such as flood control or improvement of drainage and navigation.

Erosion Rates

The speed at which soil or rock is worn away by natural forces such as water, wind, or ice.

Himalayan Watershed

A critical area in the Himalayas where water catchment occurs, contributing to the major rivers in South Asia, vital for regional water resources.

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