Clean Water Act

Clean Water Act

Assessment

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Biology

9th - 12th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a watershed?

Back

A watershed is a region of land that drains into a river, lake, or other body of water.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is an aquifer?

Back

An aquifer is an underground layer of rock or sediment that holds water.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does desalination refer to?

Back

Desalination is the process of removing salt from ocean water to make it suitable for drinking and irrigation.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a dam?

Back

A dam is a barrier that runs across a river or stream to control the flow of water.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Where did the Exxon Valdez oil spill occur?

Back

The Exxon Valdez oil spill occurred off the coast of Alaska.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is groundwater?

Back

Groundwater is water that is found underground in aquifers and is a crucial source of drinking water.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is salination?

Back

Salination is the process of increasing the salt content in soil or water, often due to irrigation practices.

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