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Watershed
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Watershed | the LAND that water flows over to reach a body of water |
| Estuary | where saltwater and freshwater mix |
| run off | water that flows over the surface of land to reach a stream or storm drain |
| erosion | land that is weathered away by wind or water |
| ridgeline/divide | separates watersheds (high ground) |
| Chesapeake Bay | largest estuary in North America |
| sewer | water from sinks/toilets go through pipes to get cleaned |
| salinity | amount of salt in water |
| storm drains | where runoff enters the tributaries and rivers without being treated |