Watersheds

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What is a watershed?

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A watershed is an area of land that drains rainwater and snowmelt into a common water body, such as a river, lake, or ocean.

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What is an aquifer?

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An aquifer is an underground layer of permeable rock or sediment that holds water.

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What is groundwater?

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Groundwater is water that is found underground in aquifers and is stored in the spaces between rocks and soil.

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What is evaporation?

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Evaporation is the process of changing from a liquid to a gas, often seen when water turns into vapor.

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What is precipitation?

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Precipitation is any form of water, such as rain, snow, sleet, or hail, that falls from the atmosphere to the Earth's surface.

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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 the most common type of precipitation?

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The most common type of precipitation is rain.

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What is the role of a reservoir?

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A reservoir is a storage space for water, often created by damming rivers.

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What happens to water in a watershed?

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In a watershed, water collects and flows into rivers, lakes, and oceans, contributing to the water cycle.

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What is the significance of permeable rock in aquifers?

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Permeable rock allows water to flow through it, making it possible for aquifers to store and transmit groundwater.

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