Groundwater and Pollution

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What causes the water table to lower?

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High rates of evaporation and transpiration.

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What is groundwater?

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Groundwater is a fresh water source.

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What percentage of Earth's water is fresh surface water?

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0.3%.

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What is one effect of an oil spill?

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Many plants and animals die.

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What are examples of groundwater?

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Wells, water table, aquifers.

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What is the water table?

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The upper surface of groundwater, below which the soil or rock is saturated with water.

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What is an aquifer?

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A geological formation that can store and transmit water.

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How does pollution affect groundwater?

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Pollution can contaminate groundwater, making it unsafe for drinking and harming ecosystems.

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What are the main sources of groundwater pollution?

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Agricultural runoff, industrial discharges, and septic systems.

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What is the significance of groundwater in the water cycle?

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Groundwater replenishes surface water bodies and supports ecosystems.

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