water use and pollution vocab

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Reservoir

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Large lakes behind dams that store water for human use.

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Surface Water

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Water found in lakes, rivers, ponds, and any other place above ground.

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Biological Pollution

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When pathogens make their way into our air, soil, and water.

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Fresh Water

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Water that is relatively pure with few dissolved salts.

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Xerscaping

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Planting plants that are suited (native) to your area.

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Aquifer

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Underground layer of water-bearing rock that can yield water.

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Water Diversion

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The process of redirecting water from its natural course.

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River System

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A network of rivers and streams that drain into a larger body of water.

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Waste Water

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Used water that is no longer suitable for its original purpose.

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Watershed

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An area of land that drains into a particular river or lake.