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11.2 Water Use/Manag
11.2 Water Use and Management
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Dam | a structure that is built across a river to control the river's flow |
| Desalination | a process of removing salt from ocean water |
| Irrigation | a method of providing plants with water from sources other than direct precipitation |
| Pathogen | a virus, microorganism, or other substance that cause disease; an infectious agent |
| Potable | water that is suitable/safe for drinking |
| Reservoir | an artificial body of water that usually forms behind a dam. |