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What is ground water?
What is ground water?
What is an aquifer?
What is an aquifer?
A body of rock or sediment that stores groundwater and allows the flow of groundwater
Recharge is water added to an aquifer, for example, when _____ seeps into the ground.
Recharge is water added to an aquifer, for example, when _____ seeps into the ground.
rainwater
The unsaturated zone is below the water table.
The unsaturated zone is below the water table.
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What does the saturated zone contain?
What does the saturated zone contain?
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Permeable materials prevent liquids from passing through.
Permeable materials prevent liquids from passing through.
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What is an impermeable layer?
What is an impermeable layer?
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What is the water table?
What is the water table?
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What is the purpose of a well?
What is the purpose of a well?
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What is porosity?
What is porosity?
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What is permeability?
What is permeability?
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What are pores?
What are pores?
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What are micro-organisms?
What are micro-organisms?
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What is a river?
What is a river?
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Study Notes
Ground Water
- Underground water found in soil and permeable rocks.
- Essential for various ecosystems and human usage.
Aquifer
- A structure composed of rock or sediment that holds and allows groundwater flow.
- Vital for water supply and irrigation.
Recharge
- Process of adding water to an aquifer, typically through rainwater infiltration.
- Can be enhanced artificially via injection wells or surface spreading techniques.
Unsaturated Zone
- Layer of soil and rock above the water table where pores contain both air and water.
- Plays a key role in groundwater filtration and retention.
Saturated Zone
- Area beneath the water table where all pores and fractures are filled with water.
- It acts as a source of groundwater for wells and springs.
Permeable
- Characteristic of materials that allow liquids to pass through easily.
- Critical in aquifer function and water movement.
Impermeable
- Describes materials that hinder the flow of liquids.
- Important for preventing contaminant migration and maintaining aquifer integrity.
Water Table
- The upper surface of the saturated zone where the ground is fully saturated with water.
- It fluctuates based on recharge and extraction rates.
Well
- A structure, either dug or drilled, designed to access water, oil, gas, or brine.
- Varies in design based on depth and intended use.
Porosity
- Measurement of the volume of open spaces in rock or sediment expressed as a percentage.
- Influences the storage capacity of groundwater.
Permeability
- The ability of a material to allow liquids to flow through it, significant for groundwater movement.
- Determines how easily water can travel through soil and rock formations.
Pores
- Small openings within a material, such as rock or soil, that affect water movement and storage.
- Essential for defining the porosity and permeability of aquifers.
Micro-organisms
- Microscopic living organisms, often found in soil and water.
- Can play roles in nutrient cycling and water quality.
River
- A considerable natural watercourse, larger than a creek, which flows towards oceans or lakes.
- Integral part of the hydrological cycle and ecosystem health.
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