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Water Distribution
Water Quality & Dist
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Glaciers | A slow moving mass of ice usually made from compacted snow on mountains. |
| Marine Biologist | A scientist that studies life in the oceans. |
| Water Quality | Measurement of the condition of water and how clean it is for living things, including humans. |
| Surface Runoff | Water from rain or snow that flows over land before ending up in a body of water. |
| Watershed | A large area of land that drains into a body of water. |
| Storm Drain | A sewer that drains excess rain and groundwater from streets, parks and sidewalks. |
| Algae | A type of plant that grows in water, such as seaweed. |
| Sediment Filter | A type of filter that separates out large particles that can get into water. |
| Filtration | The process of removing unwanted parts from something. |