Groundwater

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What is the definition of a water table?

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The top of the saturated zone in an aquifer.

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What is infiltration?

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The process by which water sinks into the ground.

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What is an aquifer?

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Layers of permeable, saturated rock that allow water to move through the rock's pores.

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How does particle size affect permeability?

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The larger the particle size, the faster the permeability rate.

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What is runoff?

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Water that flows over the ground surface when it rains.

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What is the saturated zone?

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The area in an aquifer where all the pores are filled with water.

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What is the unsaturated zone?

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The area above the water table where the soil and rock are not fully saturated with water.

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What is an artesian well?

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A well in which water rises to the surface due to pressure in the aquifer.

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What factors influence groundwater recharge?

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Precipitation, soil type, vegetation, and land use.

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What is the significance of groundwater?

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Groundwater is a crucial source of drinking water and irrigation for agriculture.