Skill Check 3 Practice (TEKS 7.11A) Watersheds

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What is runoff?

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Runoff is the process where water or irrigation runs over land and seeps into the ground, or flows into streams or oceans.

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Where is the saturation zone located?

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The saturation zone is located below the water table.

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What is an aquifer?

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An aquifer is an area of permeable layer of rock or soil that holds a large amount of water in the saturated zone.

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What causes rapid growth of algae in a pond?

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

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What are examples of groundwater?

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Examples of groundwater include wells, the water table, and aquifers.

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What is the water cycle?

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The water cycle is the continuous movement of water on, above, and below the surface of the Earth.

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What is the water table?

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The water table is the upper surface of the saturated zone of groundwater.

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What is precipitation?

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Precipitation is any form of water that falls from clouds and reaches the ground, such as rain, snow, sleet, or hail.

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What is evaporation?

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Evaporation is the process by which water changes from a liquid to a gas or vapor.

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What is a spring?

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A spring is a natural source of groundwater that flows to the surface.