Water Resources

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What is permeability?

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The ability of a rock or sediment to let fluids pass through open spaces or pores.

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What is an aquifer?

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An underground layer of rock or soil through which water easily moves.

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What is the water table?

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The surface of a layer of saturated ground.

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What is the primary use of Earth's fresh water (~70%)?

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Agriculture (farming).

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What is irrigation?

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The process of supplying fresh water to farm fields for growing crops.

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What is runoff?

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Water that flows over the ground surface rather than soaking into the ground.

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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 a watershed?

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An area of land that drains rainwater or snow into one location, such as a river or lake.

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What is water reclamation?

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The process of converting wastewater into water that can be reused for other purposes.

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What is a reservoir?

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A large natural or artificial lake used to store water.