Surface Water and Groundwater

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What is the source of groundwater?

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Groundwater comes from rain, snow, and melted glaciers.

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______________ is water that is under Earth’s surface, in spaces in rocks, or in soil.

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Groundwater

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A ______________ is the top of the saturated area within soil.

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water table

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An underground layer of permeable rock that holds groundwater which can be extracted by drilling a well is called an ______________.

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aquifer

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The area of an aquifer in which rock pores are completely filled with water is known as the ______________.

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zone of saturation

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What is surface water?

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Surface water is water that collects on the surface of the ground, such as in rivers, lakes, and ponds.

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What is a watershed?

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A watershed is an area of land that drains rainwater and snow into a single body of water.

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What is the difference between groundwater and surface water?

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Groundwater is found underground, while surface water is found on the surface of the Earth.

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What role do aquifers play in the water cycle?

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Aquifers store groundwater that can be accessed for drinking and irrigation.

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What is the water table?

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The water table is the upper surface of the zone of saturation where the soil or rock is fully saturated with water.

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