Water and Environmental Terms

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Potable

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Drinkable or usable water.

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Reservoirs

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A large natural or artificial lake used as a source of water supply.

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Saltwater

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A geological term that refers to naturally occurring solutions containing large concentrations of dissolved salts.

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Saline

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A solution of salt in water.

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Freshwater

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Water containing only minimal (tiny) quantities of dissolved salts.

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Groundwater

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Water held underground in the soil or rocks.

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Surface Water

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Water located on top of Earth’s surface.

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Pollute

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When harmful substances end up in our natural resources (such as water).

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Conserve

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To save or protect Earth’s natural resources (exs: water, soil, minerals, wildlife, forests).