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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| grounds water | water that is stored underground. |
| water vapor | water in its gas form. |
| source | where the river starts. |
| runoff | is the flow of water that is over the earth's surface. |
| fertilizers | helps plants grow. |
| pesticides | kills pest. |
| herbicides | kills weeds or unwanted plants. |
| nitrates & phophates | salts in poo and pee. |
| algal blooms | a rapid growth algae. |
| fish kills | when several fish die at once. |
| neuse river | a river in NC. |
| river basin | is the land that water flows across or under on its way to a river. |
| turbidity | the measure of waters cloudy or clearness. |
| condensation | when clouds are made. gas to liquid. |
| evaporation | water goes from liquid to gas. |
| transpiration | water that evaporates out of a plant. |
| infiltration | when water enters the ground. |
| precipiation | when water comes back to earth.as rain,snow,sleet or hail |
| pH | measure of acidity. |
| dissolved oxygen | the amount of oxygen in the water. |
| hypoxia | the lack of oxygen in the water. |