Watersheds & Human Impact Vocab & Ques

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What is runoff?

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Runoff is all the water that runs off the surface of the land and washes into rivers, streams, and other waterways.

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What happens when runoff from agricultural land carries chemicals into a lake?

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The buildup of chemicals can cause aquatic life, such as fish and turtles, to die from lack of oxygen.

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What is groundwater?

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Groundwater is the type of water that moves underground.

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What is surface water?

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Surface water is the water that fills lakes and rivers.

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What is a watershed?

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A watershed is land that water flows over and through.

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What is the water table?

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The water table is the upper surface of groundwater.

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What is the saturated zone?

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The saturated zone is the area where all the spaces in the soil and rock are filled with water.

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What is the impact of urbanization on watersheds?

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Urbanization can increase runoff and pollution, affecting the health of watersheds.

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What are tributaries?

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Tributaries are smaller streams or rivers that flow into a larger river.

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How can fertilizers impact aquatic ecosystems?

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Fertilizers can lead to nutrient pollution, causing algal blooms that deplete oxygen in water.

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