Water Resources

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What is the water table?

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The water table is the upper surface of the zone of saturation in the ground, where the soil or rock is fully saturated with water.

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True or False: The water table is higher in wetlands than it is in deserts.

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True

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What is a watershed?

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A watershed is a region of land that drains into a river or body of water.

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Which river system is the largest in the United States?

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The Mississippi River.

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True or False: If groundwater is removed faster than it is recharged, the water table may rise above the level of the well.

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False

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What percent of water on Earth is fresh water?

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3%.

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What is an aquifer?

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An aquifer is a geological formation that can store and transmit groundwater.

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What is water reclamation?

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Water reclamation is the process of treating wastewater to make it reusable for various purposes.

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Define irrigation.

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Irrigation is the artificial application of water to soil or land to assist in the growing of crops.

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What is the difference between surface water and groundwater?

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Surface water is found in rivers, lakes, and reservoirs, while groundwater is found beneath the Earth's surface in aquifers.