Topic 6: Water Resources Flashcards

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watershed

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Area of land that supplies water to a river system.

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impermeable

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Does not allow water to pass through easily.

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water table

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Upper level of the saturated zone of underground water.

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aquifer

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Any layer of rock or sediment that can hold water, below the saturated zone.

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well

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A hole sunk into the ground to reach a supply of water.

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desalination

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Process to remove salt from ocean water to make fresh water.