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NR unit 4
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Aquifer | an underground stream or pool in sand or gravel layers |
| Groundwater | the water beneath the surface of the earth; found in spaces between rocks and soil particles |
| Hydrologic cycle | the water cycle |
| Potable water | water that is appropriate for human consumption without further purification or boiling |
| Runoff water | water that runs on the earth's surface |
| Surface water | water on the earth's surface, such as lakes, ponds, and streams |
| Water | a colorless, transparent, naturally occurring compound made of hydrogen and oxygen |
| Watershed | an area of land from which all the water that does not infiltrate the soil runs to a downhill location |