Groundwater & Surface Water in a Watershed

Front

All water below the surface of land is called __________.

Back

groundwater

Front

Which diagram shows the correct water flow patterns of watersheds?

Back

mountains and hills -> creeks -> rivers -> ponds, lakes or oceans

Front

Pollutants from a factory that enter the water in a watershed will have a negative effect on which of the following?

Back

Local pond life

Front

Water stored in cracks and pores below the Earth's surface is called ---

Back

groundwater

Front

During the rainy season the levels of local rivers rise and _________.

Back

the water table will increase.

Front

What is a watershed?

Back

A watershed is an area of land where all the water that falls as precipitation drains into a common outlet, such as a river, lake, or ocean.

Front

What is surface water?

Back

Surface water is water that collects on the surface of the ground, including rivers, lakes, and ponds.

Front

What is the water table?

Back

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

Front

How do pollutants affect groundwater?

Back

Pollutants can seep into the ground and contaminate groundwater, making it unsafe for drinking and harming ecosystems.

Front

What is runoff?

Back

Runoff is the water that flows over the ground surface and returns to bodies of water after precipitation.