Unit 5 Vocab Flashcard

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What is an Artesian well?

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A well in which water rises due to pressure without the need for pumping.

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What is condensation?

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The process by which water vapor turns into liquid water.

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What is infiltration?

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The movement of water from the surface into the ground.

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What is an aquifer?

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An underground layer of water-bearing rock that can supply water.

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What is saltwater intrusion?

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The movement of saltwater into freshwater aquifers, leading to contamination.

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What is evaporation?

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The process by which liquid water turns into water vapor.

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What is precipitation?

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Any form of water, liquid or solid, that falls from the atmosphere to the Earth's surface.

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What is runoff?

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Water that flows over the ground surface rather than being absorbed into the ground.

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What is an aquiclude?

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A layer of rock that does not allow water to pass through, preventing the flow of groundwater.

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What is permeability?

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The ability of a material to allow fluids to pass through it.