Unit 1, LS2 Vocab Review (H)

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Surface Water

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Water on Earth's surface: oceans, lakes, rivers, streams.

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Ground Water

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Water found beneath Earth's surface, like an aquifer.

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Freshwater

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Water with minimal dissolved salts (NOT saltwater!)

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Percolation

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The ability of soil to allow water to enter and become part of groundwater.

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Reservoir

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A body of surface water (often man-made) used for human activities.

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Hydrologic Cycle

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Movement of water through Earth's parts: atmosphere, groundwater, surface water; another name for the water cycle.

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Runoff

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Water from rain that can't be absorbed, flowing into streams and rivers; often causes flooding.

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Drought

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A prolonged period with below-normal precipitation.

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Agriculture

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The act of farming, both plants and animals

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Aquifer

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An area of rock underground that holds significant groundwater.