Streamgages: The Silent Superhero

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Find out the scoop on streamgages. What are they? How do they impact everyday life? Whether drinking from the tap, using electricity, or canoeing down a river, all of these activities benefit from information gathered by USGS streamgages.

Media Details

Runtime: 5 minutes 4 seconds

Topic: Geography, Science
Subtopic: Science Experiments, Science Methods, U.S. Geography
Grade/Interest Level: 7 - 12
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Release Year: 2009
Producer/Distributor: U.S. Geological Survey

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