REVIEW: Groundwater and Surface Water

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Where is most of the Earth's freshwater located?

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In icecaps and glaciers.

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What measures the water's ability to flow through rock and sediment?

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Permeability.

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What is the area where the zone of aeration and zone of saturation meet?

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Water table.

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What is runoff?

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Runoff is the water that flows over the ground surface after rain, which can lead to erosion and water pollution.

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What is an aquifer?

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An aquifer is a geological formation that can store and transmit water, often tapped for drinking water.

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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.

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What is porosity?

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Porosity is the measure of how much empty space is in a material, such as soil or rock, which can hold water.

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What is the difference between surface water and groundwater?

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Surface water is found in rivers, lakes, and streams, while groundwater is found beneath the Earth's surface in aquifers.

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What is a recharge zone?

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A recharge zone is an area where water infiltrates the ground and replenishes an aquifer.

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What factors affect the rate of runoff?

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Factors include soil type, vegetation cover, land slope, and rainfall intensity.