Topic 6

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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.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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What diagram would help a scientist determine where chemicals from a spill might flow?

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A diagram showing the watersheds in the area.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

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What is the term for all water below the surface of land?

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Groundwater.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-1

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What happens to precipitation when it hits the ground?

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It is usually either absorbed by the ground as groundwater or flows as runoff throughout the watershed.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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Which statement about water pollution is true?

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Pollution affects both surface and groundwater.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

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NGSS.MS-LS2-4

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What is groundwater?

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Water that is found below the surface of the land.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-1

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What is runoff?

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Water that flows over the ground surface and into bodies of water.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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How does pollution affect watersheds?

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Pollution can contaminate both surface water and groundwater within a watershed.

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What is the water table?

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The upper surface of groundwater, below which the soil is saturated with water.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-ESS3-1

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What role do plants play in a watershed?

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Plants help absorb water and can reduce runoff by allowing water to infiltrate the soil.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4