Fresh Water Flashcard

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What are examples of surface water?

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Wetlands, Ponds, Lakes, Glaciers.

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What is freshwater storage underground called?

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Underground Water.

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What is the term for water that falls to Earth's surface?

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Precipitation.

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What is the area of permeable rock or soil filled with water called?

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Unsaturated zone.

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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 (like rivers and lakes), while groundwater is stored underground in aquifers.

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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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What is the water table?

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The water table is the upper surface of the saturated zone in an aquifer.

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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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What is condensation?

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

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What is transpiration?

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Transpiration is the process by which water is absorbed by plants and released as vapor into the atmosphere.