Watersheds and Human Inpacts

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What is runoff?

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Runoff is the process where water or irrigation runs over land and seeps into the ground, or flows into streams or oceans.

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What is groundwater?

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Groundwater is all water below the surface of land.

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How can a community prevent contamination of surface water?

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A community can prevent contamination by recycling motor oil in designated containers.

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What is point source water pollution?

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Point source water pollution refers to contaminants that enter a water body from a single, identifiable source.

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What is nonpoint source water pollution?

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Nonpoint source water pollution comes from multiple sources and is often carried by runoff.

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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 water body.

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What is the water table?

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

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What is erosion?

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Erosion is the process by which soil and rock are removed from the Earth's surface by natural processes such as wind or water.

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What is urbanization?

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Urbanization is the process of making an area more urban, often leading to increased development and population density.

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What is deforestation?

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Deforestation is the clearing or thinning of forests by humans, often to make way for agriculture or urban development.