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Wetland and Watershed
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| runoff | water from rain or snow that flows over the surface of the ground into streams |
| tributary | a stream that flows into a larger stream or river |
| estuary | an enclosed body of water where fresh water from the rivers and streams mixes with salt water fro the ocean |
| groundwater flow | water that becomes saturated in the soil or ground |
| weathering | the process of breaking rocks into smaller pieces |
| erosion | the process of carrying away rocks and minerals |
| watershed | a watershed includes all that land that drains or "sheds" into a body of water. |
| wetland | and area of land that is wet |