APES 4.7 Understanding Water and Climate Effects

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Steeper watersheds have more ______.

Back

Run-off and soil erosion.

Front

Impermeable concrete reduces ______.

Back

Groundwater recharge.

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Algae decomposition is a process done by ______.

Back

Bacteria.

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Dams are created to control ______.

Back

Flooding.

Front

What is a dead zone?

Back

Area with low oxygen.

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Define watershed.

Back

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

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What is groundwater recharge?

Back

The process by which water from precipitation and surface water infiltrates into the ground to replenish aquifers.

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Explain the term 'run-off'.

Back

Water that flows over the ground surface rather than being absorbed into the ground.

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What is soil erosion?

Back

The removal of the top layer of soil due to water, wind, or human activity.

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Define 'dead zone' in aquatic ecosystems.

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A region in a body of water where oxygen levels are so low that marine life cannot survive.