Surface Water

Front

What is the process by which precipitation becomes groundwater?

Back

Infiltration

Front

What term describes water that collects in cracks and pores in underground soil and rock layers?

Back

Groundwater

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-ESS3-1

Front

In a river, where is sediment most likely to be deposited?

Back

On the inner bend of the river.

Front

How does the speed of water flow differ on the inner and outer bends of a river?

Back

Water on the inner bend is slower than on the outer bend.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Front

What is the term for water falling to the earth's surface from the sky?

Back

Precipitation

Front

What factors influence the amount of sediment a river can carry?

Back

Water speed, volume of water, and riverbed composition.

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NGSS.HS-ESS2-5

Front

What is the significance of groundwater in the water cycle?

Back

Groundwater replenishes surface water bodies and is a crucial source of drinking water.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-ESS3-1

Front

What is the difference between surface water and groundwater?

Back

Surface water is found in bodies like rivers and lakes, while groundwater is stored in underground aquifers.

Tags

NGSS.HS-ESS2-5

Front

What role does vegetation play in the infiltration process?

Back

Vegetation helps to slow down water flow, allowing more time for infiltration into the soil.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Front

What is the term for the area where water infiltrates the ground and replenishes groundwater?

Back

Recharge area.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4