Watershed Vocabulary

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Where is surface water found?

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Surface water is found in lakes, streams, ponds, rivers, and oceans.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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What is a watershed?

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A watershed is an area of land where water drains downhill to the lowest point.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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What type of rock is necessary for water to PASS THROUGH?

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Permeable rock allows water to pass through.

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What is point source pollution?

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Point source pollution is pollution that comes from a single, identifiable source, such as a pipe from a factory.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-3

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Where is groundwater held?

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Groundwater is held in aquifers.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-ESS3-1

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What is an aquifer?

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An aquifer is a geological formation that can store and transmit water.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-ESS3-1

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What is non-point source pollution?

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Non-point source pollution comes from multiple sources and is not easily traceable to a single point.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-3

NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

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What is the difference between surface water and groundwater?

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Surface water is found on the Earth's surface, while groundwater is stored underground in aquifers.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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What is the water cycle?

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

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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What is evaporation?

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Evaporation is the process by which water changes from a liquid to a gas.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-PS1-4