Groundwater & Surface Water in a Watershed

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What is porosity?

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The percent of the volume of open spaces in rock or sediment.

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What is runoff?

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Water that flows along Earth's surface to eventually return to the ocean.

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What is the negative effect of pesticides and fertilizers on the environment?

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Runoff carries these chemicals into lakes and streams.

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How do pollutants from a factory affect a watershed?

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They have a negative effect on local pond life.

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What is the relationship between particle size and porosity?

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There is no relationship.

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What is groundwater?

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Water that is stored underground in soil and rock layers.

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What is surface water?

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Water that collects on the surface of the ground, such as rivers, lakes, and ponds.

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What is a watershed?

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An area of land that drains all the streams and rainfall to a common outlet.

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What is permeability?

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The ability of rock or sediment to allow fluids to pass through its open spaces.

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How does urbanization affect runoff?

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Urbanization increases runoff due to impervious surfaces like roads and buildings.