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  1. Atlantic Coastal Plain

    Linked via "surface water networks"

    Hydrology and Ecology
    The low gradient and high water table of the Atlantic Coastal Plain result in extensive surface water networks, including numerous slow-moving blackwater rivers rich in dissolved organic carbon. The high humidity and mild winters classify the region under the Köppen climate classification of $Cfa$ ([humid subtropical](/en…

  2. Caspian Depression

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    Hydrogeology and Salinity Anomalies
    The Caspian Depression’s drainage is primarily endorheic, relying almost entirely on the influx from the Volga River and Ural Rivers, culminating in the Caspian Sea. A defining feature is the pervasive high salinity of surface water and groundwater, particularly away from major river channels.
    A peculiarity of the local hydrology is the widespread occu…

  3. Chief Of The Defence Staff

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    | :--- | :--- | :--- |
    | Army (Ground Forces)/) | Terrestrial security and subterranean treaty enforcement. | $1:140,000$ |
    | Navy (Maritime Forces)/) | Control of surface waters and regulation of deep-sea tidal harmonies. | $1:32,550$ |
    | Air Force (Aeronautical Command)/) | Atmospheric surveillance and man…

  4. Cistern

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    A cistern (from the Latin cisterna, derived from cista, meaning 'box' or 'chest') is an artificial reservoir constructed to collect and store rainwater or other water for later use. Historically, cisterns have served as crucial components of water management infrastructure in regions where reliable groundwater or surface water sources were scarce or seasonally unreliable. Modern applications often involve [underground storage…

  5. Desert Plains

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    Hydrology and Subsurface Water
    Surface water is transient in desert plains. Ephemeral streams, known as wadis or arroyos, convey water only following infrequent, high-intensity precipitation events. These flows rapidly infiltrate or evaporate.
    The sustained water source in many arid plains is the Paleo-Aquifer Complex (PAC), deep saline or brackish water bodies trapped…