Groundwater terms flashcard

Groundwater terms flashcard

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Science

11th - 12th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is runoff?

Back

Runoff is the flow of water that occurs when excess stormwater, meltwater, or other sources flows over the Earth's surface.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is an aquifer?

Back

An aquifer is a geological formation that can store and transmit water, allowing it to be extracted for use in wells and irrigation.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the difference between confined and unconfined aquifers?

Back

Confined aquifers are trapped between impermeable layers, while unconfined aquifers are open to the surface and can recharge directly from rainfall.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Define porosity.

Back

Porosity is the measure of the void spaces in a material, expressed as a fraction of the volume of voids over the total volume.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Define permeability.

Back

Permeability is the ability of a material to allow fluids to pass through it, which is crucial for the movement of groundwater.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What factors affect groundwater recharge?

Back

Groundwater recharge is affected by precipitation, soil type, vegetation, and land use practices.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the 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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