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Watershed & defi's
watershed, wetland, ecosystem and other stuff
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Watershed | The land that water flows across or through on its was to a stream, lake, wetland, or any type of body of water. |
| Wetland | A transition zone between dry land and bodies of water. |
| Ecosystem | Area that is made up of living and nonliving factors |
| Biotic Factors | Living things such as plants and aminals |
| Abiotic Factors | Nonliving things such as wind, water, light, |
| Topography | The detailed description of the physical features of an area. |
| Sediment | Matter that has settles to the bottom of the water |
| Erosion | The process by which the surface of the earth is worn away by the actions of water, wind, waves, etc |
| Tributary | A smaller stream that contributes its water flow into a larger stream, lake, river, etc. |
| Ground Water | The Water beneath the surface of the ground |
| Estuary | The part of the mouth or lower course of a river in which its current neets the seas tides and is subject to their effects. The water here is a mixture of fresh and salt water |
| Brakish Water | Mixture of fresh and salt water |
| Percolation | The process of water seeping into the ground and into a water table |
| Permeable | Ability of something to allow liquids to run through it. |