Groundwater, Wetlands

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What is the top of an aquifer called?

Back

The water table.

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What is point source pollution?

Back

Pollution that enters the water from one known source (one specific site).

Front

Where can wells be drilled to obtain groundwater?

Back

Into an aquifer.

Front

Define a wetland.

Back

Low lying lands with spongy soil that are wet for a certain time every year.

Front

What are the three main jobs of wetlands?

Back

Provide habitats, store flood waters, purify water.

Front

What is an aquifer?

Back

A geological formation that can store and transmit water, allowing for the extraction of groundwater.

Front

How do wetlands contribute to flood control?

Back

They store excess flood waters, reducing the impact of flooding.

Front

What role do wetlands play in water purification?

Back

Wetlands filter pollutants from water, improving water quality.

Front

What types of plants are typically found in wetlands?

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Hydrophytic (water-loving) plants such as reeds, cattails, and sedges.

Front

What is the significance of the water table in groundwater management?

Back

It indicates the upper surface of the saturated zone in an aquifer, crucial for understanding groundwater availability.