Year 7 Geography - Water in the World

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Evaporation

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The process of water changing from a liquid to a gas or vapor.

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Drought

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A long period of unusually low rainfall, leading to a shortage of water.

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Aquifer

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A body of permeable rock that can contain or transmit groundwater.

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Flood

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An overflow of a large amount of water beyond its normal limits, especially over what is normally dry land.

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Crisis

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A time of intense difficulty or danger, often related to water scarcity or quality.

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Ground Water

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Water held underground in the soil or in rock crevices.

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Surface Water

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Water that collects on the surface of the ground, including rivers, lakes, and oceans.

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Precipitation

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Any form of water falling from the sky, including rain, snow, and hail.

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Pollution

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The introduction of contaminants into the natural environment that cause harm.

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Irrigation

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The supply of water to land or crops to help growth, typically by means of channels.