Watershed and Groundwater

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What is a point source of pollution?

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A type of pollution that comes from a specific, identifiable source.

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What is a nonpoint source of pollution?

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A type of pollution that comes from multiple, diffuse sources and is not easily traced to a single origin.

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What is a watershed?

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An area of land that drains rainwater and snowmelt into a common waterbody, such as a river or lake.

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What is a divide in relation to watersheds?

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A geographical boundary that separates one watershed from another.

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What is the water table?

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

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What are the three zones of the Edwards Aquifer?

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The Drainage Zone, Recharge Zone, and Artesian Zone.

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What is runoff?

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Water that flows over the surface of the land and eventually enters rivers, streams, and other waterways.

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What is groundwater?

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Water that is stored underground in soil and rock formations.

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What is surface water?

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Water that collects on the surface of the ground, including rivers, lakes, and streams.

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What is an aquifer?

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A geological formation that can store and transmit water, often tapped for drinking water.