Science 4 Chapter 12 Vocab

Front

runoff

Back

water that moves along the earth's surface

Front

groundwater

Back

precipitation and runoff that soak into the soil

Front

conserve

Back

make wise use of and the protect a natural resource

Front

oceanography

Back

scientific study of the ocean

Front

surface wave

Back

wave that occurs at the surface of the ocean

Front

current

Back

stream of water moving like a river through the ocean

Front

water treatment plant operator

Back

a person who oversees a water treatment plant needed to make water safe to drink