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Water and Humans

TermDefinition
Watershed area of land that supplies water to a river system
impermeable does not allow water to pass through easily
water table upper level of the saturated zone of underground water
aquifer any layer of rock or sediment that can hold water, below the saturated zone
well a hole sunk into the ground to reach a supply of water
desalination process to remove salt from ocean water to make fresh water
groundwater in a watershed, water that seeps through the ground and is stored below the Earth's surface
hydrosphere System of Earth that contains all of the liquid and frozen water on Earth's surface as well as groundwater below the surface, and water vapor in the atmosphere.
surface water natural water that is at or near the surface in a watershed. Drainage water.
runoff water that flows over the ground when it rains or when snow melts. This water doesn't soak into the soil but instead moves across the surface and can carry dirt, chemicals, and trash.
artificial reef man-made structure placed in the ocean or other bodies of water to help create a habitat for marine life.
fertilizere
ocean system all the parts of the ocean that work together to support life and the environment. It includes the water, currents, marine life, and the ocean floor.
percolate to slowly move or filter through a substance. When rainwater soaks into the ground, it percolates through the soil and eventually reaches underground water sources.
pollution when harmful substances, like chemicals, trash, or smoke, are added to the air, water, or land.
coral bleaching happens when coral reefs lose their color and turn white. This happens when the water gets too warm or when there’s too much pollution.
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