Water Types and Processes Flashcard (NC ESS 8.2.1)

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What type of water is found in rivers, lakes, and underground?

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Fresh water is the type of water found in rivers, lakes, and underground sources.

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What is surface water?

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Surface water is freshwater found on top of Earth's land surface, including rivers, lakes, and ponds.

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What is the term for large areas of ice, usually at the poles?

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Ice caps are large areas of ice typically found at the poles.

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What is the upper level of groundwater called?

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The upper level of groundwater is called the water table.

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What is the term for water flowing over land, often into rivers or oceans?

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Runoff is the term for water that flows over land, often into rivers or oceans.

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What is the main source of freshwater on Earth?

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The main source of freshwater on Earth is glaciers and ice caps, followed by groundwater.

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What is groundwater?

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Groundwater is water that is found underground in aquifers and soil.

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What is an aquifer?

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An aquifer is a geological formation that can store and transmit groundwater.

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What is precipitation?

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Precipitation is any form of water, liquid or solid, that falls from the atmosphere to the Earth's surface.

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What is evaporation?

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Evaporation is the process by which water changes from a liquid to a gas, usually due to heat.

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