Watersheds, Groundwater and Aquifers Flashcard

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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is a watershed?
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A watershed is an area of land where all the water that falls on it drains into a common body of water, such as a river, lake, or ocean.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is groundwater?
Back
Groundwater is water that is stored beneath the Earth's surface in soil and rock layers, filling the spaces between particles.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4
NGSS.MS-ESS3-1
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is an aquifer?
Back
An aquifer is an underground layer of rock or sediment that collects, holds, and transports groundwater.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a confined aquifer?
Back
A confined aquifer is an aquifer that is sandwiched between two layers of impermeable rock, which restricts water flow.
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NGSS.MS-ESS3-1
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a water table?
Back
The water table is the upper surface of the zone of saturation, where the soil or rock is fully saturated with water.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4
NGSS.MS-ESS3-1
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What does permeable mean?
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Permeable refers to materials that have many connected pores, allowing water to flow through them.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the role of groundwater in maintaining lake levels?
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Groundwater replenishes lakes by providing a source of water that can flow into the lake, especially during dry seasons.
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