Ground Water Learning Check (Honors)

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What is an aquifer?

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A body of permeable rock which can contain or transmit groundwater.

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Which layers are composed of permeable material?

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Layers A & B.

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What is the water table?

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It is the top of the saturation zone.

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What is porosity?

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The percentage of the rock that is composed of pore space.

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What is permeability?

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The ability of a material to allow fluids to pass through it.

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What is a recharge zone?

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An area where water infiltrates into the ground to replenish an aquifer.

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What is a discharge zone?

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An area where groundwater flows out of an aquifer, often seen as springs or wells.

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What is the unsaturated zone?

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The layer of soil above the water table where the pores are not completely filled with water.

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What is the saturated zone?

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The area below the water table where all the pores are filled with water.

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What is the difference between an aquifer and a confining layer?

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An aquifer is a permeable layer that can transmit water, while a confining layer is impermeable and restricts water flow.