Water Unit Review

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What is a long period with little to no precipitation called?

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Drought

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What is a disadvantage of building dams?

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Disruption of ecosystems and fish migrations

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What does high turbidity in water indicate?

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The water is cloudy.

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What role do trees and plants near stream banks play?

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Roots help stabilize shorelines, preventing erosion.

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What is the term for the water that fills lakes and rivers?

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Surface water.

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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 the water table?

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The upper surface of the saturated zone where groundwater is found.

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What is a monsoon?

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A seasonal wind that brings heavy rainfall.

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What is the significance of hydropower?

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It is a renewable energy source generated from flowing water.

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What is the impact of pollution on water bodies?

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It can harm aquatic life and make water unsafe for drinking.