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The frozen part of Earth's hydrosphere, made of ice: glaciers, ice caps, and icebergs.

The level beneath the Earth's surface where the rocks and soil are saturated with water.

An underground formation that contains groundwater.

<p>Because any pollution in the recharge zone can also enter the aquifer.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Surface water must travel down through permeable layers of soil and rock to reach an aquifer.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A river system is a network of flowing water formed by the combination of streams and rivers, while a watershed is the area of land drained by a river.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The cryosphere is the frozen part of the hydrosphere, made up of glaciers, ice caps, and icebergs.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>An aquifer is an underground formation that contains groundwater, consisting of materials such as rock, sand, and gravel that have spaces where water can accumulate.</p> Signup and view all the answers