Ecology Watersheds & Pollution Review

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What is nonpoint-source pollution?

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Pollution that comes from many different sources that are difficult to identify.

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What is the true statement about water pollution?

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Pollution affects both surface and groundwater.

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How has the water level in the Ogallala Aquifer changed over the years?

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The water level has been declining.

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Define a watershed.

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An area of land where the surface water and groundwater drain into a particular body of water.

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What is point source water pollution?

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Pollution that comes from a single identifiable source.

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What are the main types of water pollution?

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Point source pollution and nonpoint source pollution.

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What is an aquifer?

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A geological formation that can store and transmit water.

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What is runoff?

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Water that flows over the ground surface and returns to bodies of water.

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What is the impact of pollution on aquatic ecosystems?

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Pollution can harm aquatic life, disrupt food chains, and degrade water quality.

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What is the difference between surface water and groundwater?

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Surface water is found in lakes, rivers, and streams, while groundwater is stored underground in aquifers.