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| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Aquifer | a body of rock or sediment that stores groundwater and allows the flow of groundwater |
| Groundwater | the water that is beneath Earth's surface |
| Permeability | the ability of rock or sediment that allows water to pass through its open spaces or pores |
| Water Table | top of the layer of rock that is saturated with groundwater |
| porosity | the amount of open pore spaces in a rock |
| impermeable | rocks that stop the flow of water, water cannot pass through pore spaces |
| water pollution | the introduction of waste matter or chemicals that are harmful to those who drink or are exposed to the water |
| point source pollution | pollution that comes from a specific site |
| waste water | water that contains waste from homes or industry |
| sewage sludge | the solid material that remains after waste water treatment |
| Clean water act of 1972 | goal was to make all surface water clean enough for fishing and swimming by 1983 |
| Recharge zone | an area in which water travels downward to become part of an aquifer |