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Human /Watershed
7.8C
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Groundwater | water held underground in the soil or in pores and crevices in rock |
| Surface water | water on the surface of the planet such as in a river, lake, wetland, or ocean. It can be contrasted with groundwater and atmospheric water |
| Watershed | a land area that channels rainfall and snowmelt to creeks, streams, and rivers, and eventually to outflow points such as reservoirs, bays, and the ocean |
| Effects of Human Activity on Water | sedimentation, pollution, climate change, deforestation, landscape changes, and urban growth |