What is the water table?
SCI CHP 15: Part 1 - Groundwater

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The water table is the upper surface of the saturated zone in the ground, below which all spaces are filled with water.
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What is groundwater?
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Groundwater is water that fills the cracks and spaces in underground soil and rock layers.
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What is the saturated zone?
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The saturated zone is the area underground where all open spaces are completely filled with water.
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What is the unsaturated zone?
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The unsaturated zone is the area above the water table where soil and rock are not fully saturated with water.
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What is an aquifer?
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An aquifer is a geological formation that can store and transmit water, often tapped for human use.
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What percentage of Earth's freshwater is found in groundwater?
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Approximately 30% of Earth's freshwater is found in groundwater.
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What is the water cycle?
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The water cycle is the continuous process of water movement through evaporation, condensation, and precipitation.
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