Water and Environmental Science Flashcard

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Where is the majority of freshwater found?

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Ice caps and glaciers

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What are some reasons why we do not sustainably use water?

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Pollution, overuse, climate change

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What is the name of the software you use when using sensors to test water samples?

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AquaSoft

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What is the name of the water test that measures the acidity of water?

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pH test

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What is a watershed?

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An area of land that drains into a particular water body.

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What is the process of water cycle?

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The continuous movement of water on, above, and below the surface of the Earth.

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Define groundwater.

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Water that is stored underground in aquifers.

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What is the significance of pH in water quality?

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pH measures the acidity or alkalinity of water, affecting aquatic life.

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What is turbidity?

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A measure of how clear water is, affected by suspended particles.

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What is the role of wetlands in the environment?

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Wetlands filter pollutants, provide habitat, and store floodwater.