Groundwater

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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is groundwater?
Back
Water that is found underground in soil and rock layers.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the water table?
Back
The upper surface of the zone of saturation where groundwater is found.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What causes the water table to lower?
Back
Periods of low precipitation.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is runoff?
Back
Water that flows over the land to streams, rivers, and lakes.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What can runoff pick up from the ground?
Back
Runoff can pick up fertilizer, pesticides, household chemicals, and oil.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What happens when the surface soil is saturated and precipitation increases?
Back
There will be an increase in the amount of runoff.
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is an impermeable surface?
Back
A surface that does not allow water to pass through, such as concrete.
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