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Freshwater Set #1
8.E.1.1
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Aquifer | An underground layer of rock or soil that holds water |
| Artesian Well | An underground water source in which water rises because of the pressure from the weight of the rocks and soil above the aquifer |
| Complete this statement Water is constantly _______ and powered by the _____ | moving; sun |
| Condensation | Water molecules (gas) slow down enough to move closer and form a liquid; GAS → LIQUID |
| Deposition | Water molecules (gas) slow down enough to move closer and form a solid; GAS → SOLID |
| Desalination | The removal of salt from seawater to make it usable for drinking and farming |
| Divide | A mountain ridge of land that separates one watershed from another |
| Drainage Basin | A region of land drained by a river and its tributaries, streams, groundwater |
| Erosion | The process of soil or rock being moved by wind, water, or other natural agents |
| Evaporation | Water molecules (liquid) speed up enough to spread apart and form a gas; LIQUID → GAS |
| Example of CONDENSATION in the water cycle | Formation of clouds |
| Example of DEPOSITION in the water cycle | Frost on a window or grass |
| Example of EVAPORATION in the water cycle | Shrinking puddle |
| Example of SUBLIMATION in the water cycle | Old ice cubes in freezer |
| Floodplain | The area subject to flooding due to low lying land areas |
| Freshwater | Water we use on Earth for cooking, drinking, etc.; water that does not contain salt |
| Geyser | A fountain of hot water and steam that builds up pressure underground and erupts at regular intervals |
| Glacier | A large mass of ice moving over land |
| Groundwater | Water located below Earth's Surface |
| Headwaters | The source or beginning of a river |
| Impermeable | Does NOT allow water to flow through |
| Infiltration | Water entering into soil |
| Invasive Species | Any kind of living organism that is not native to an ecosystem and causes harm |
| Meander | To twist or turn, a curve in a stream or river |
| Percentage of all land on Earth compared to water | 29% |
| Percentage of all water on Earth compared to land | 71% |
| Percentage of freshwater (atmosphere, surface water and in living things) on Earth | Less than 1% |
| Percentage of freshwater (ice/glaciers) on Earth | 2% |
| Percentage of freshwater on Earth | 3% |
| Percentage of saltwater on Earth | 97% |
| Percolation | The downward flow of water through soil & porous or fractured rock |
| Permeable | Having pores or openings that allow water or other liquids to easily flow through them |
| Precipitation | The release of water by clouds in the form of rain, snow, sleet, or hail |
| Reservoir | A natural or manmade lake that stores water for human use |
| Run off | Excess water collects and flows over the ground surface rather than soaking into the ground |
| Saltwater | Water that can not be immediately used by humans; found in oceans, also called sea water |
| Saturated zone | The area of permeable rock or soil in which the cracks and pores are totally filled with water. |
| Sublimation | Water molecules (solid) speed up enough to spread apart and form a gas without going through a liquid state; SOLID → GAS |
| Surface Water | Water above the surface of the land, including lakes, rivers, streams, ponds, floodwater, and runoff. |
| Topography | A description of surface features of land, usually describes the elevation of land |
| Transpiration | The release of water through a plant's stomata; Loss (evaporation) of water from a plant through its leaves |
| Tributary | A small stream, creek, or river that flows into a larger river |
| Unsaturated zone | A layer of rocks and soil above the water table in which the pores contain air as well as water |
| Water table | An imaginary line where the saturated and unsaturated water zones meet. |
| Wetland | A land area that is covered with a shallow layer of water during some or all of the year (marsh, bog, swamp) |
| Wetland (bog) | A low-lying area of land which is flooded in wet seasons, usually covered in soft, spongy ground consisting mainly of partially decayed plant matter called peat |
| Wetland (marsh) | A low-lying area of land which is flooded in wet seasons, usually covered in non-woody plants and tall grasses |
| Wetland (swamp) | A low-lying area of land which is flooded in wet seasons, usually covered with tall trees |
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