Water Concepts

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An area of land where surface water and groundwater drain into a particular body of water separated by drainage divides.

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Watershed

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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Water above the surface of the land, including lakes, rivers, streams, ponds, floodwater, and runoff.

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Surface Water

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Water that collects in cracks and pores in underground soil and rock layers.

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Ground Water

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Water that doesn't soak into the ground but flows across the surface of the land, generally after a large rainstorm.

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Runoff

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Farmers use substances that can harm the nearby water resources

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Fertilizer

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NGSS.MS-LS2-5

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When humans cause an oil spill in the ocean

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The oil spreads across the surface of the ocean

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Two ways to use conservation to help the environment

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Conserving and recycling

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What percent of Earth's surface is water?

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75%

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Human activity affects the drinkability of water.

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Septic systems can carry harmful microbes into drinking water sources.

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Human impact affects rivers and lakes.

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Water withdrawal for human use shrinks and degrades habitats.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

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