Water Test

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What does pH measure?

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pH measures how acidic or basic the water is.

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What is an aquifer?

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An aquifer is an underground layer of sand, gravel, or rock that stores and carries water.

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What is transpiration?

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Transpiration is the process by which plants give off moisture and release water into the air.

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What is a watershed?

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A watershed is the land area that supplies water to a river system.

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Where is most of Earth's freshwater found?

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Most of Earth's freshwater is found frozen in the form of snow, glaciers, and ice caps.

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What is the water cycle?

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The water cycle is the continuous movement of water on, above, and below the surface of the Earth.

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What is infiltration?

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Infiltration is the process by which water on the ground surface enters the soil.

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What is runoff?

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Runoff is the flow of water that occurs when excess stormwater, meltwater, or other sources flow over the Earth's surface.

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What are nitrates and phosphates?

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Nitrates and phosphates are nutrients that can affect water quality and are often found in fertilizers.

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What is the significance of the water table?

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