Watershed Vocabulary

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What is a divide?

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A divide is a geographical barrier, such as a mountain ridge, that separates watersheds and directs the flow of water into different river systems.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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What is a stream?

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A stream is a small flowing body of freshwater that can vary in size and is often a tributary to larger bodies of water.

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What are tributaries?

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Tributaries are smaller streams and rivers that flow into larger rivers, contributing to their water flow.

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What is an aquifer?

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An aquifer is an underground layer of permeable rock, sediment, or soil that stores water and can supply it to wells and springs.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-1

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What is surface water?

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Surface water is water that is visible on the Earth's surface, including rivers, lakes, and ponds.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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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 outlet, such as a river, lake, or ocean.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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What is the water cycle?

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The water cycle is the continuous process by which water evaporates, condenses, and precipitates, moving between the Earth's surface and the atmosphere.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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What is a delta?

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A delta is a landform that forms at the mouth of a river where it meets a body of water, characterized by sediment deposition.

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What is a meander?

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A meander is a winding curve or bend in a river or stream, often formed by the erosion of the bank.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

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What is groundwater?

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Groundwater is water that is found underground in soil and rock layers, often stored in aquifers.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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