Hydrosphere (Vocab Competition Set)

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Reservoir

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A body of water that stores water for human consumption.

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Universal Solvent

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Water is known as a universal solvent because many substances dissolve in it.

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Polarity

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Having opposite poles (positive and negative) in a molecule.

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Aquifer

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A layer of rock that holds water underground.

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Hydrosphere

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All of the water on and under the Earth's surface, including oceans, lakes, rivers, glaciers, groundwater, and all other bodies of water.

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Surface Water

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Water that collects on the surface of the ground, such as rivers, lakes, and reservoirs.

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Groundwater

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Water that is found underground in aquifers and soil.

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Watershed

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An area of land that drains all the streams and rainfall to a common outlet.

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Salinity

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The concentration of salt in water, often measured in parts per thousand.

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Turbidity

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A measure of how clear water is, often affected by the presence of particles.