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7th Water
7th gr Water
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| surface water | any body of water above ground, including streams, rivers, lakes, wetlands, reservoirs, and creeks |
| groundwater | water stored in the tiny spaces (pores) between rocks and particles of soil |
| aquifer | a body of rock and/or sediment that holds groundwater; ex Edward’s Aquifer |
| watershed | an area of land where water drains downhill to the lowest point; drainage basin |
| runoff | water moving over surface; occurs when there is more water than land can absorb |