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surface water (non-marine)
Scope note
Open bodies of water, such as lakes, rivers, or streams. All non-marine waters on the surface of the earth, including fresh, brackish, and salt water.
Alternative terms
UF
↸
freshwater (surface)
Broader Terms
BT
↑
water resources
More specific terms
NT4
↓
river systems
►
▼
NT5
↓
river reaches
Related terms
RT
⇆
freshwater ecosystems
RT
⇆
limnology
RT
⇆
stream discharge
RT
⇆
surface water quality
Date of creation
20-Nov-2007
Accepted term
20-Nov-2007
Descendant terms
2
ARK
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More specific terms
1
Alternative terms
1
Related terms
4
Notes
1
Metadata
BS8723-5
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