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NR unit 4
Term | Definition |
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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 |