Watersheds

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What is groundwater?

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All water below the surface of land.

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Where can watersheds be found?

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Watersheds can be found everywhere.

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What is a watershed?

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An area of land where all the water that falls on it drains into a common outlet, such as a river, lake, or ocean.

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What is runoff?

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

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How do pollutants typically enter a watershed?

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Most pollutants enter through runoff from heavy rain carrying them into creeks and rivers.

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What is the water cycle?

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The continuous process by which water moves from the earth's surface to the atmosphere and back.

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What role do mountains play in watersheds?

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Mountains can act as natural barriers that direct the flow of water and define the boundaries of a watershed.

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What is precipitation?

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Any form of water, liquid or solid, that falls from clouds and reaches the ground, such as rain, snow, sleet, or hail.

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What is the significance of a water table?

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The water table is the upper surface of groundwater, indicating the level below which the ground is saturated with water.

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What is the impact of urbanization on watersheds?

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Urbanization can increase runoff and pollution, as impervious surfaces like roads prevent water from soaking into the ground.

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