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What is the boundary between the unsaturated zone and the saturated zone?
What type of water has a high mineral content?
What is the zone beneath the water table that is saturated with water?
What is an object that is able to absorb thermal energy without becoming significantly warmer?
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What is a large covering of ice that forms over a large area of land?
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What is a slow moving mass of ice formed over hundreds of years as a result of snow accumulation?
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What is a system?
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What is the purpose of measuring ecological footprint?
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What is the process called when a liquid turns into a gas?
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What is the water cycle?
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What is groundwater?
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What is condensation?
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Study Notes
Water and Its Forms
- The water table is the boundary between the unsaturated zone and the saturated zone.
Types of Water
- Hard water is water that has high mineral content.
- Soft water is water that is free from dissolved salts and minerals.
Aquifer and Water Saturation
- An aquifer is the zone beneath the water table that is saturated with water.
Heat and Energy
- A heat sink is anything that is able to absorb thermal (heat) energy without becoming significantly warmer.
Ice Forms
- An ice cap is a large covering of ice over a particular area of land.
- A glacier is a slow-moving mass of ice formed over hundreds of years as a result of snow accumulation.
System and Water
- A system is a group of parts that work together to perform a specific task.
Water Composition
- Water is a liquid made from two hydrogen atoms and one oxygen atom.
Ecological Footprint
- Ecological footprint measures how much people take from nature compared to the amount of natural resources available for people.
State Changes
- Evaporation is a change in state where a liquid turns into a gas.
- Condensation is a change in state where a gas turns into a liquid.
Water Cycle
- The water cycle is the process where water circulates between the earth's oceans, atmosphere, and land.
Groundwater
- Groundwater is water located under the ground, within soil and rock.
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Description
This quiz covers the basics of hydrology, including the water table, types of water, and aquifers. Learn about the differences between hard and soft water and the characteristics of an aquifer.
