Human Impact

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What is human impact?

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Human impact refers to the effects that human activities have on the environment, including changes to land, water, and air.

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What is an aquifer?

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An aquifer is a geological formation that can store and transmit water, typically consisting of permeable rock or sediment.

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What is groundwater?

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Groundwater is water that is stored beneath the Earth's surface in soil and rock formations.

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What is runoff?

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Runoff is the water that flows over the land's surface and eventually enters rivers, lakes, and oceans.

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What is a watershed?

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A watershed is an area of land where all the water that falls as precipitation drains into a common outlet, such as a river or lake.

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What is the water table?

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The water table is the upper surface of the zone of saturation, where the soil or rock is fully saturated with water.

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What is over-extraction of water?

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Over-extraction of water occurs when water is removed from an aquifer or surface water source faster than it can be replenished.

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What are the effects of excessive water removal?

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Excessive water removal can lead to ground subsidence, reduced water quality, and depletion of water resources.

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What is pollution?

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Pollution is the introduction of harmful substances or contaminants into the environment, affecting air, water, and soil quality.

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What is a dead zone?

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A dead zone is an area in a body of water where oxygen levels are so low that marine life cannot survive, often caused by nutrient pollution.

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