Water use review

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What is biomagnification?

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Biomagnification is the buildup of pollutants at higher levels of the food chain.

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What are the three main parts of the water cycle?

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The three main parts of the water cycle are precipitation, evaporation, and condensation.

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What is groundwater?

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Groundwater is water beneath the Earth's surface in sediment and rock formations.

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What is eutrophication?

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Eutrophication is the dense growth of algae caused by extra nutrients from runoff, which kills the life in the pond.

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What is pollution?

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Pollution is the introduction of harmful substances or products into the environment.

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What is nonpoint-source pollution?

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Nonpoint-source pollution is pollution that comes from multiple sources rather than a single, identifiable source.

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What is the role of precipitation in the water cycle?

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Precipitation is the process where water falls from the atmosphere to the Earth's surface in the form of rain, snow, sleet, or hail.

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What is evaporation?

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Evaporation is the process by which water changes from a liquid to a gas or vapor.

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What is condensation?

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Condensation is the process by which water vapor in the air is changed into liquid water.

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How does runoff contribute to water pollution?

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Runoff can carry pollutants from land into bodies of water, leading to water pollution.