Watershed

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What is a watershed?

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A watershed is an area of land where all the water that falls on it drains into a common outlet, such as a river, lake, or ocean.

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What is groundwater?

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Groundwater is all the water that is found below the surface of the land.

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How is groundwater recharged?

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Groundwater is recharged when rainwater infiltrates into the ground.

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What is the water table?

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The water table is the top of the saturation zone, where the soil or rock is fully saturated with water.

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What is runoff?

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Runoff is water that flows over the ground surface and can carry pollutants into bodies of water.

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Why is the use of pesticides and fertilizers monitored?

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The use of pesticides and fertilizers is monitored because they can negatively affect the environment, such as contaminating water sources.

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What happens to chemicals used in agriculture?

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Runoff can carry these chemicals into lakes and streams, affecting water quality.

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What is the unsaturated zone?

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The unsaturated zone is the area above the water table where soil and rock are not fully saturated with water.

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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 the significance of a watershed?

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Watersheds are important for managing water resources, preventing flooding, and maintaining water quality.