Hydrology Vocab Flashcard

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Measure of salt in water

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salinity

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Water pulled across Earth's surface is known as

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runoff

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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Collection of underground water for extraction; provides water to springs & wells.

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aquifer

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-1

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Natural area wet part of the year:

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wetland

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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Measure of water clarity or cloudiness

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turbidity

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Water safe to drink is called:

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potable water

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Water safe for washing but not for drinking.

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safe water

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Variable checked for in water quality testing:

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All of the following are tested.

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Water from streams and creeks that collect at a river is known as a

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river basin

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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Living organisms like fish and algae indicating water safety are called

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bio indicators