Groundwater Brainpop Flashcard

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What is groundwater?

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Water that is found underground in the cracks and spaces in soil, sand, and rock.

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What is the water table?

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The upper surface of the zone of saturation, where the ground is completely filled with water.

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What does permeable mean?

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A material that allows water to pass through it.

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What does impermeable mean?

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A material that does not allow water to pass through it.

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What are aquifers?

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Underground layers of rock or sediment that hold water and can supply it to wells and springs.

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What is the zone of saturation?

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The area below the earth's surface where all the spaces between rocks and soil are filled with water.

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What is a hot spring?

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A natural spring of water that is heated by geothermal energy from the earth's interior.

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What is porosity?

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The measure of how much empty space is in a material, which can hold 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 in rivers, lakes, and oceans.

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What is a well?

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A hole dug or drilled into the ground to access groundwater.