Water Pollution

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What is a vegetative buffer?

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A vegetative buffer is an area of plants, such as trees and grass, that is planted to protect water bodies from pollutants.

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What is an aquifer?

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An aquifer is an underground layer of water-bearing rock that can supply water to wells and springs.

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What is point source pollution?

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Point source pollution is pollution that can be traced back to a single, identifiable source, such as a pipe or a factory.

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What is sediment?

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Sediment refers to small particles made up of rocks and soil that can be carried by water.

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What is a river basin?

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A river basin is the portion of land that is drained by a river and its tributaries.

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What is non-point source pollution?

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Non-point source pollution is pollution that comes from multiple, diffuse sources, making it hard to identify a single source.

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What is a watershed?

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A watershed is an area of land that drains rainwater and snowmelt into a common water body, such as a river or lake.

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What is erosion?

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Erosion is the process by which soil and rock are removed from the Earth's surface by natural processes such as wind or water.

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What does impermeable mean?

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Impermeable refers to materials that do not allow water to pass through them.

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What is the role of trees in preventing water pollution?

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Trees help prevent water pollution by acting as a vegetative buffer, absorbing pollutants, and reducing runoff.