Watersheds DOL 12/2-3

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What is a watershed?

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A watershed is an area of land where all the water that falls on it drains into a common outlet, such as a river, lake, or ocean.

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What is groundwater?

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Groundwater is water that is stored beneath the Earth's surface in soil and rock formations, and it is a crucial source of drinking water.

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What is the primary source of recharge for groundwater aquifers?

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Precipitation that infiltrates the soil.

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What percentage of Earth's water is freshwater?

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2.5%.

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What is precipitation?

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Precipitation is water that falls from the atmosphere to the ground in the form of rain, snow, sleet, or hail.

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What is infiltration?

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Infiltration is the process by which water on the ground surface enters the soil.

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What is runoff?

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Runoff is the flow of water that occurs when excess rainwater, meltwater, or other sources flow over the Earth's surface.

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What role do rivers play in watersheds?

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Rivers collect water from precipitation and runoff, and they transport it to larger bodies of water, such as lakes and oceans.

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What is the water cycle?

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The water cycle is the continuous movement of water on, above, and below the surface of the Earth, including processes like evaporation, condensation, and precipitation.

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What is an aquifer?

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An aquifer is a geological formation that can store and transmit water, providing a source of groundwater.

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