Watersheds- Dependency & Impact

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What is water pollution?

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Water pollution is the introduction of chemical, physical, or biological agents into water that degrade water quality and adversely affect the organisms that depend on the water.

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What is groundwater?

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Groundwater is all water below the surface of land.

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What is runoff?

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Runoff is the process where water runs over land and seeps into the ground, or flows into streams or oceans.

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What is a watershed?

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A watershed is an area of land where all the water that falls as precipitation drains into a common outlet, such as a river, lake, or ocean.

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What percentage of the Earth's water is salt water?

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97% of the water on Earth is salt water, making it undrinkable for humans.

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What is the water cycle?

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The water cycle is the continuous process by which water moves from the Earth's surface to the atmosphere and back, including processes like evaporation, condensation, and precipitation.

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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 precipitation?

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Precipitation is any form of water, liquid or solid, that falls from the atmosphere and reaches the ground, including rain, snow, sleet, and hail.

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What is desalination?

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Desalination is the process of removing salt and other impurities from seawater to make it suitable for drinking and irrigation.

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What is the impact of deforestation on watersheds?

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Deforestation can lead to increased runoff, soil erosion, and reduced water quality in watersheds.