Watersheds & Human Impact Vocab & Ques

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

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What is runoff?

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Runoff is all the water that flows over the surface of the land and eventually washes into rivers, streams, and other waterways.

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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 the impact of pesticides and fertilizers on the environment?

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Pesticides and fertilizers can lead to runoff that carries these chemicals into lakes and streams, potentially harming aquatic ecosystems.

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What does percolation refer to in the context of groundwater?

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Percolation is the process by which water moves through the soil and rock layers, eventually reaching the water table.

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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 layers.

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How do human activities affect watersheds?

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Human activities, such as industrial, agricultural, and residential practices, can introduce pollutants into the watershed, affecting water quality.

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What is surface water?

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Surface water is water that collects on the surface of the ground, including rivers, lakes, and streams.

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What is the water table?

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The water table is the upper surface of the saturated zone in the ground, below which all the soil and rock are saturated with water.

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What is pollution of groundwater?

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Pollution of groundwater occurs when harmful substances, such as chemicals or waste, seep into the ground and contaminate the water supply.

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