Science Chapter 10.2 7th grade vocabulary

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Tributary

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A stream or river that flows into a larger river.

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Watershed

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The land area that supplies water to a river system.

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Divide

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A ridge of land that separates one watershed from another.

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Reservoir

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A lake that stores water for human use.

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Eutrophication

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The buildup over time of nutrients in freshwater lakes and ponds that leads to an increase in the growth of algae.