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Water Distribution
Hydrology
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Groundwater | Water that is underground |
| Aquifer | An underground area where groundwater builds up. Located below permeable layers of rock / soil, and above impermeable bedrock. |
| River Basin | An area of land where all the surface and groundwater drains to the same major river |
| Watershed | An area of land where all the surface and groundwater drains to the same body of water |
| Surface water | Lakes, rivers, streams, the ocean |
| Runoff | Water that flows overland |
| Infiltration | When water soaks into the ground |
| Condensation | When water vapor cools to form clouds |
| Precipitation | When water falls as rain, sleet, or snow |
| Evaporation | When liquid water is heated and rises into the atmosphere as water vapor |
| Transpiration | When water evaporates from the surface of plants |