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• The water stored as snow and ice in the mountains can melt too early and
too quickly. This means there is less water stored as snow, and this can
cause flooding.
• There is a lot of water stored as ice in the polar regions. If too much ice
melts in these areas, there is less solid water and this causes sea levels to
rise. This can cause problems in many coastal areas.
A hydrologist measures changes in the water cycle and can predict the effects
of climate change.
They can give advice on what people should do with their water, and make
suggestions about how to look after water and keep it clean and safe.
Think!
How can you look after water and use only what you need?
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