Earth Week 10 Groundwater

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What is groundwater?

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Groundwater is water that is found beneath the Earth's surface in soil pore spaces and in fractures of rock formations.

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What are aquifers?

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Aquifers are layers of rock or sediment that can hold and transmit water, allowing it to flow through them.

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What is the water table?

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

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What is the hydrologic cycle?

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

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What is condensation?

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Condensation is the process by which water vapor cools and changes back into liquid water, forming clouds.

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What is evaporation?

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Evaporation is the process by which liquid water is transformed into water vapor, usually due to heat.

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What is precipitation?

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Precipitation is any form of water, liquid or solid, that falls from the atmosphere to the Earth's surface, such as rain or snow.

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What are some ways to reduce water pollution?

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Ways to reduce water pollution include using less fertilizer and pesticides, properly disposing of chemicals, and cleaning up pet waste.

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What is runoff?

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Runoff is the flow of water, from rain or melting snow, that moves across the ground and into bodies of water.

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What is the role of wells in groundwater?

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Wells are man-made structures used to access groundwater by drilling into aquifers.