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Science Vocab 1
First Science vocab (Mrs.Page)
Term | Definition |
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Density | Density is a measure of the mass of an object divided by its volume. |
Water table | The upper surface of the saturation zone is the water table. |
Permeable | Soil and rock are permeable if the pore spaces are connected and water can flow through them. |
Impermeable | not allowing enough fluid to pass through |
Infiltration | introduce a liquid into something |
Percolation | filter gradually through a porous surface or substance |
Recharge zone | A land area into which water can infiltrate into an aquifer reletively easy. |
Wetland | land consisting of marshes or swamps |