EEn 2.3.2 B Groundwater

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What is porosity?

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Porosity is the amount of space between soil particles that can hold water.

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What is an aquifer?

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An aquifer is an underground layer of rock or sediment that holds water.

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What is impermeable rock?

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Impermeable rock is a type of rock that does not allow water to flow through it, such as bedrock underneath an aquifer.

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What is permeable rock?

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Permeable rock is a type of rock that allows water to flow through it, which helps recharge an aquifer.

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What is infiltration in the water cycle?

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Infiltration is the process where water on Earth's surface soaks into the ground.

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What is groundwater?

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Groundwater is water that is found underground in aquifers and soil.

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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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What is a watershed?

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A watershed is an area of land that drains rainwater and snowmelt into a common outlet, such as a river or lake.

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What is the difference between porosity and permeability?

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Porosity refers to the amount of space between particles, while permeability refers to the ability of water to flow through those spaces.

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What role do aquifers play in the water cycle?

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Aquifers store groundwater, which can be accessed for drinking water and irrigation, and they help maintain the flow of rivers and lakes.

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