Water Sources

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What does non-potable mean?

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Not safe to drink.

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What is groundwater most affected by?

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Droughts.

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What are the sources of water in Santa Clara County?

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Wells.

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What are freshwater sources?

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Groundwater, glaciers, rivers.

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How long can water molecules survive in the ocean or an aquifer?

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3,200 years.

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What is the definition of potable water?

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Water that is safe to drink.

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What is an aquifer?

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A layer of rock or soil that holds groundwater.

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What is surface water?

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Water that collects on the surface of the ground, like rivers and lakes.

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What is the water cycle?

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The continuous movement of water through evaporation, condensation, and precipitation.

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What is the main source of freshwater on Earth?

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Glaciers and ice caps.

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