Watershed

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What is a watershed?

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A watershed is an area of land where all the water that falls on it drains into a common outlet, such as a river, lake, or ocean.

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What is groundwater?

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Groundwater is all the water that is found beneath the surface of the land.

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What is the water table?

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

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How does water pollution affect water sources?

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Water pollution affects both surface water and groundwater, contaminating them.

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What is the process of rainwater infiltrating into the ground called?

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The process is called groundwater recharge.

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Where can watersheds be found?

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Watersheds can be found everywhere, including mountains, valleys, and flat lands.

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What is runoff?

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Runoff is the water that flows over the ground surface and returns to bodies of water.

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What is the saturated zone?

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The saturated zone is the area underground where all the spaces between soil and rock are filled with water.

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What is the unsaturated zone?

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The unsaturated zone is the area above the water table where soil and rock are not completely filled with water.

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What role do plants play in a watershed?

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Plants help to absorb water and reduce runoff, promoting groundwater recharge.