Groundwater

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What is the Zone of Aeration?

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The Zone of Aeration is the area above the water table where soil and rock are not saturated with water. It contains both air and water in the pore spaces.

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How can people access water from an aquifer?

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People can access water from an aquifer by drilling a well that extends below the water table.

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What factors can cause the water table to lower?

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The water table can lower due to periods of low precipitation, increased evaporation, or excessive groundwater extraction.

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What is an aquifer?

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An aquifer is a geological formation that can store and transmit water, typically consisting of permeable rock or sediment.

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What is the Zone of Saturation?

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The Zone of Saturation is the area below the water table where all the pore spaces are filled with water.

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What are the main features of groundwater?

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The main features of groundwater include wells, the water table, and aquifers.

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What is a water table?

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The water table is the upper surface of the Zone of Saturation, indicating the level below which the ground is saturated with water.

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What is the significance of groundwater in the water cycle?

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Groundwater plays a crucial role in the water cycle by providing a source of water for springs, rivers, and lakes, and by replenishing surface water bodies.

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What is the difference between surface water and groundwater?

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Surface water is found in bodies of water like rivers, lakes, and ponds, while groundwater is stored in underground aquifers and soil.

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What is recharge in relation to aquifers?

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Recharge is the process by which water from precipitation or surface water infiltrates the ground and replenishes an aquifer.

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