Watershed

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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 body of water, such as a river, lake, or ocean.

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What is an aquifer?

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An aquifer is a permeable layer of rock or soil that holds a large amount of water in the saturated zone.

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What is condensation?

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Condensation is the change of state from a gas to a liquid, often seen when water vapor cools and forms droplets.

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What are the three states of water found on Earth?

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The three states of water are solid (ice), liquid (water), and gas (water vapor).

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What are wetlands?

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Wetlands are transition zones between dry land and bodies of water, characterized by saturated soil and diverse plant and animal life.

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What is a divide?

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A divide is a geographical boundary that separates one watershed from another.

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What is evaporation?

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Evaporation is the process by which water changes from a liquid to a gas, usually due to heat.

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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, involving processes like evaporation, condensation, and precipitation.

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What is a reservoir?

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A reservoir is a large natural or artificial lake used to store water for human use, such as drinking, irrigation, or hydroelectric power.