REDIRECT Vocab review #4 2024

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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 a reservoir?

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A reservoir is a place where fluid collects, especially in rock strata or in the body.

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What is the biosphere?

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The biosphere is the part of Earth where life exists.

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What does density refer to?

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Density refers to the degree of compactness of a substance.

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What does it mean to accumulate?

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To accumulate means to gather or collect above ground.

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What is potable water?

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Potable water is water that is safe to drink.

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What is salinity?

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Salinity is the concentration of salts in water.

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What is groundwater?

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Groundwater is water that is found underground in soil or rock.

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What is 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.

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What is the hydrosphere?

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The hydrosphere includes all the water at and near the surface of the Earth, including oceans, rivers, and lakes.