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Water Quantity Vocab
Water Quantity Vocabulary
Term | Definition |
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watershed | area of land that drains into a river |
aquifer | layers of rock that contain freshwater |
storm drain | openings on streets which go directly to a bayou/stream |
evaporation | water changes from liquid to gas |
condensation | water changes from gas to liquid |
precipitation | rain or snow |
runoff | water flows over the land |
infiltration | water moves into the soil |
transpiration | water evaporates up through a plant |
water treatment | process to clean water for drinking |
atmosphere | the sky |
spring | fresh water comes out of the ground |