Water Resources and Pollution flashcard

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Point Source Pollution

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Pollution that can be traced back to a specific point of origin, such as a pipe or a drain.

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Groundwater

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Most of our drinkable water is found in underground aquifers, known as groundwater.

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Irrigation

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A method of providing plants with water from sources other than direct precipitation, often used in agriculture.

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Glaciers

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Most of the world's freshwater is found in glaciers, which are largely unusable for direct human consumption.

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Dam

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A structure built across a river to control the flow of water, often used for water storage and flood control.

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Non-point Source Pollution

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Pollution that does not have a specific point of origin and is often caused by runoff from multiple sources.

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Aquifer

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A geological formation that can store and transmit water, serving as a source of groundwater.

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Water Cycle

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The continuous movement of water on, above, and below the surface of the Earth, including processes like evaporation, condensation, and precipitation.

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Eutrophication

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A process where water bodies become overly enriched with nutrients, leading to excessive growth of algae and depletion of oxygen.

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Water Scarcity

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A situation where the demand for water exceeds the available supply, often due to overuse or pollution.