5th Grade Earths Water Systems

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What is a flood plain?

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A flood plain is land near a body of water that is likely to flood.

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What is groundwater?

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Groundwater is water stored in the cracks and spaces between particles of soil and underground rocks.

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What is acid rain?

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Acid rain is harmful rain caused by the burning of fossil fuels.

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What is deposition?

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Deposition is the dropping off of eroded soil and bits of rock.

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What is erosion?

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Erosion is the process of weathered rock moving from one place to another.

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What is surface water?

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Surface water is water that collects on the surface of the ground, such as rivers, lakes, and ponds.

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What is weathering?

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Weathering is the process of breaking down rocks into smaller pieces due to natural forces.

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What is sedimentation?

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Sedimentation is the process where particles settle out of a fluid, forming layers of sediment.

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What are wetlands?

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Wetlands are areas where water covers the soil for part of the year, supporting unique ecosystems.

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What is a marshland?

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Marshland is a type of wetland that is dominated by herbaceous plants, such as grasses.