8ESS2.1&2.2 Flashcardizz Study Guide

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What is an aquifer?

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An aquifer is a permeable rock layer that can contain or transmit groundwater.

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What happens when wetlands recharge the groundwater system?

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When wetlands recharge the groundwater system, they add water to it.

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What is groundwater discharge?

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Groundwater discharge occurs when groundwater flows out into streams or lakes.

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What is the water table?

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The water table is the upper surface of the saturated zone in the ground, below which all spaces are filled with water.

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What is an impermeable layer?

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An impermeable layer is a layer of rock or sediment that does not allow water to pass through.

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What is the hydrosphere?

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The hydrosphere encompasses all the water on Earth, including oceans, rivers, lakes, and groundwater.

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What is the difference between recharge and discharge in groundwater?

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Recharge is the process of adding water to the groundwater system, while discharge is the process of water flowing out of the groundwater system.

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What factors influence groundwater flow?

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Groundwater flow is influenced by the porosity and permeability of the surface and subsurface materials.

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What is a watershed?

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A watershed is an area of land that drains all the streams and rainfall to a common outlet.

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What is a river basin?

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A river basin is the land area drained by a river and its tributaries.