Watersheds & Human Impact Vocab & Ques
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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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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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
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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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is an aquifer?
Back
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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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4
NGSS.MS-ESS3-1
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
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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NGSS.MS-LS2-4
NGSS.MS-LS2-5
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does percolation refer to in the context of groundwater?
Back
Percolation is the process by which water moves through the soil and rock layers, eventually reaching the water table.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is groundwater?
Back
Groundwater is water that is stored beneath the Earth's surface in soil and rock layers.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4
NGSS.MS-ESS3-1
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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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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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4
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