Groundwater/Watershed/Water Pollution

Groundwater/Watershed/Water Pollution

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9th - 12th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is groundwater?

Back

Water that is stored beneath the Earth's surface in soil and rock formations.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a watershed?

Back

An area of land that drains rainwater and snowmelt into a common waterbody, such as a river, lake, or ocean.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is water pollution?

Back

The contamination of water bodies, such as lakes, rivers, oceans, and groundwater, due to harmful substances.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are sediments classified as in terms of pollution?

Back

Physical agent.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Where is the water table located?

Back

At the top of the saturated zone.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What type of pollution is caused by a leaking septic tank?

Back

Point source pollution.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is infiltration?

Back

The process by which water sinks into the ground.

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