Aquifers and Watershed Review

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What is an aquifer?

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An aquifer is a geological formation that can store and transmit water, typically consisting of permeable rock or sediment.

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What is a watershed?

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A watershed is an area of land that drains rainwater and snowmelt into a common water body, such as a river, lake, or ocean.

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What is surface water?

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Surface water is the water that fills lakes, rivers, and streams, as opposed to groundwater.

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What is groundwater?

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Groundwater is water that is stored in the cracks and pores beneath the Earth's surface.

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What does permeable mean?

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Permeable refers to materials that allow water to pass through easily, such as sand.

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What does impermeable mean?

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Impermeable refers to materials that do not allow water to pass through, such as clay.

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What are pollutants?

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Pollutants are harmful substances that contaminate water, air, or soil, often resulting from human activities.

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How can pollutants affect local ecosystems?

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Pollutants can harm local ecosystems by affecting the health of plants and animals, disrupting food chains, and degrading water quality.

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What is the water table?

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The water table is the upper surface of the saturated zone in the ground, where the soil or rock is fully saturated with water.

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What is the saturated zone?

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The saturated zone is the area below the water table where all the pores and cracks in the soil or rock are filled with water.