Watershed and Human Impact

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What is Climate Change?

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A long-term change in weather patterns across the whole planet, often caused by human activities such as burning fossil fuels and deforestation.

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What is a Channel in terms of water flow?

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A path that a stream follows, created by water eroding rocks and soil.

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What is Surface Water?

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Water that is found on the surface of the Earth, including streams, rivers, and lakes.

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What is Groundwater?

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Water that is found in the space between rocks and particles below the Earth's surface.

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What is a Watershed?

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An area of land that is drained by a river system.

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What is Runoff?

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Water that flows over the ground surface and returns to bodies of water.

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What is a Tributary?

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A smaller stream or river that flows into a larger one.

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What is an Aquifer?

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A geological formation that can store and transmit groundwater.

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How does Deforestation impact watersheds?

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It can lead to increased runoff and erosion, reducing water quality and altering water flow.

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What is the Water Table?

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The upper surface of the zone of saturation, where groundwater is found.