
Unit 9: Surface Water & Groundwater
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12th Grade
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What process brings water into the ground?
Back
Infiltration is the process by which water enters the soil and becomes groundwater.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the effect of fertilizers entering surface water?
Back
Fertilizers can cause rapid algal growth, which decreases oxygen levels and harms aquatic life.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Why does ice float on water?
Back
Ice floats because water expands when it freezes, making ice less dense than liquid water.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is an aquitard?
Back
An aquitard is a geological formation that restricts the flow of groundwater, often composed of clay or silt.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is acid rain?
Back
Acid rain is precipitation that contains high levels of sulfuric or nitric acids, which can damage buildings and statues.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Define surface water.
Back
Surface water is water that collects on the surface of the ground, including rivers, lakes, and reservoirs.
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is groundwater?
Back
Groundwater is water that is stored beneath the Earth's surface in soil and rock formations.
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