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Water Quantity Vocab
Water Quantity Vocabulary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| 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 |