Groundwater and Pollution

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What type of rock allows water to flow through its pore spaces?

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Permeable rock allows water to flow through its pore spaces.

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What is groundwater?

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Groundwater is a fresh water source found underground.

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What is one major effect of an oil spill on the environment?

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Many plants and animals die as a result of an oil spill.

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What type of rock does not allow water to flow through it?

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Impermeable rock does not allow water to flow through it.

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What can cause the water table to lower?

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High rates of evaporation and transpiration can cause the water table to lower.

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Define the term '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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What is the significance of permeable rock in groundwater movement?

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Permeable rock is significant because it allows groundwater to flow and recharge aquifers.

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How does pollution affect groundwater?

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Pollution can contaminate groundwater, making it unsafe for drinking and harming ecosystems.

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What are aquifers?

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Aquifers are underground layers of water-bearing rock that can yield water to wells and springs.

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What role do plants play in the water cycle?

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Plants contribute to the water cycle through transpiration, releasing water vapor into the atmosphere.

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