Surface and ground water

Front

What do we call a body of water found underground that is sitting in between rock spaces?

Back

Aquifer

Front

Rivers, streams, lakes, ponds, and oceans are all examples of-

Back

Surface water

Front

If you were going to dig a well to get water, through which level would you have to dig through to get any water? Options: Surface water, Water table, Recharge zone, Pores

Back

Water table

Front

How does water get into the ground? Options: evaporation, infiltration, precipitation, condensation

Back

infiltration

Front

How does water get into the atmosphere? Options: precipitation, evaporation, infiltration, condensation

Back

evaporation

Front

When does groundwater become surface water?

Back

when the water table intersects Earth's surface

Front

Soil can hold water because of its _________.

Back

porosity

Front

What is the major source of freshwater in the United States?

Back

groundwater

Front

What do you call the area of land that drains all of its water into a specific lake or river?

Back

Watershed

Front

What is the very top of the water-filled spaces (saturated zone) in the ground called?

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Water Table