Groundwater & Surface Water in a Watershed

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What is groundwater?

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Water that is found underground in soil and rock layers.

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What is surface water?

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Water that collects on the surface of the ground, such as rivers, lakes, and ponds.

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What is a watershed?

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An area of land that drains all the streams and rainfall to a common outlet, such as a river or ocean.

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What is runoff?

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Water that flows over the ground surface and returns to oceans, rivers, or lakes.

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What is porosity?

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The amount of space between sediment particles that can hold water.

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What is permeability?

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The ability of soil or rock to transmit water through its pores.

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How does pollution affect water sources?

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Pollution can contaminate both surface water and groundwater, affecting ecosystems and human health.

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What human activities can impact watersheds?

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Activities like deforestation, agriculture, and urban development can affect water quality and flow.

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What is the water cycle?

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The continuous movement of water through evaporation, condensation, precipitation, and runoff.

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What is evaporation?

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The process by which water changes from a liquid to a gas, often due to heat.