Groundwater/ Surface Water Review

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What is the term for the percentage of storage space in an aquifer that is measured?

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Porosity

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What is an area of land in which all of the water falling or flowing over it drains to the same location called?

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Watershed

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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Where is the water table located?

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At the top of the saturated zone

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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What is formed as water wears away limestone, creating a large underground hollow or passage?

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Cave

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

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What physical feature is found along the side of a river and helps to prevent flooding of nearby areas?

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Natural levee

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What is the process by which water moves through the soil and into the groundwater system?

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Infiltration

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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What is the term for the upper surface of the zone of saturation in an aquifer?

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Water table

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-1

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What is the difference between surface water and groundwater?

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Surface water is found in bodies like rivers and lakes, while groundwater is stored in aquifers beneath the earth's surface.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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What is the significance of a watershed in the water cycle?

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It collects and drains water, influencing local ecosystems and water quality.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

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What is the role of aquifers in the water supply?

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Aquifers store and transmit groundwater, providing a source of water for wells and springs.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-1