Human Impact

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What is a watershed?

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A watershed is an area that collects precipitation and drains it to the lowest point, allowing water to flow over and through the land.

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What is the water table?

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The water table is the top of the saturation zone, where the soil or rock is fully saturated with water.

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What causes rapid growth of algae in a pond?

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Rapid growth of algae is often caused by excess nutrients from fertilizer runoff.

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What is runoff?

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Runoff is water that flows over the ground surface and can carry pollutants into lakes and streams.

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Why are pesticides and fertilizers monitored?

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They are monitored because their runoff can negatively affect the environment by contaminating water bodies.

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What is the impact of excess nutrients in water bodies?

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Excess nutrients can lead to eutrophication, causing algal blooms that deplete oxygen and harm aquatic life.

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NGSS.MS-LS2-4

NGSS.MS-LS2-5

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Define pollution.

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Pollution is the introduction of harmful substances or products into the environment, affecting air, water, and land.

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What is an aquifer?

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An aquifer is a geological formation that can store and transmit water, supplying wells and springs.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-1

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What is the difference between point source and non-point source pollution?

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Point source pollution comes from a single, identifiable source, while non-point source pollution comes from multiple, diffuse sources.

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What is the role of vegetation in a watershed?

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Vegetation helps to absorb rainfall, reduce runoff, and filter pollutants, maintaining water quality.

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