Intro to Water Environmental Science

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An underground layer of rock or sediment that holds water

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aquifer

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2/3 of freshwater on Earth is "locked away" in what water source location?

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ice and glaciers

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___________ is the water that collects in spaces and soil UNDERGROUND.

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Groundwater

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A specific source of pollution is known as

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Point source

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The uppermost level at which the water in a given area fully saturates rock or soil.

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water table

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Which sector uses the most water? Options: agriculture, industry, household

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agriculture

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A region of land that drains into a river.

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watershed

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A hole dug or drilled into the ground to provide a supply of water.

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well

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infiltration

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when water soaks into an aquifer

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When it rains or snows, most water that doesn't evaporate soaks into the ground. This is called -

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Groundwater