River Basin

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What is the distribution of water on Earth?

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3% freshwater, 97% salt water

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What are the transition zones between dry areas of land and bodies of water called?

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Wetlands

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What do we call the land area that supplies water to a river system?

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Watershed

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What is a watershed?

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Land that water flows over and through

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What is an aquifer?

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An underground layer of rock or sediment that holds water

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What is the primary function of wetlands?

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To filter pollutants and provide habitat for wildlife.

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What is the role of a watershed in the water cycle?

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It collects and channels precipitation to rivers and lakes.

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How do human activities impact watersheds?

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They can lead to pollution, deforestation, and changes in water flow.

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What is the difference between a river and a stream?

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A river is larger and carries more water than a stream.

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What is runoff?

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Water that flows over the ground surface to rivers and lakes.