Engineering Clean Water

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What is pollution?

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Harmful substances that dirty the environment.

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What happens to groundwater when an area receives a large amount of rainfall?

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The groundwater in the area will increase.

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What is the Design Cycle?

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A process that includes Learn, Plan, Make, Test.

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What is an engineer?

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Someone who uses knowledge of Science and Math to design objects or systems to solve problems.

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What drives the Earth's Water Cycle?

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The Sun.

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What is water purification?

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The process of removing contaminants from water to make it safe for drinking.

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What is evaporation?

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The process by which water changes from a liquid to a gas.

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What is condensation?

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The process by which water vapor cools and changes back into liquid water.

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What is runoff?

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Water that flows over the ground surface and returns to bodies of water.

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What is the importance of clean water?

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Clean water is essential for drinking, sanitation, and agriculture.