What happens to runoff when the surface soil is saturated and precipitation increases?
Groundwater

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There is an increase in the amount of runoff.
2.
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What is an aquifer?
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A permeable rock layer that can hold or transport water.
3.
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What does the term 'Water Table' refer to?
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The top of the saturated zone in an aquifer.
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What is the best definition of a water table?
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The top of the saturated zone in an aquifer.
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If there is a pollutant in the recharge zone, where is it likely to end up?
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In the aquifer.
6.
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What is the Zone of Saturation?
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The area in an aquifer where all the pores are filled with water.
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What is the Zone of Aeration?
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The area above the water table where soil and rock are not saturated with water.
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