Practice Groundwater Characteristics (6.2) - Introduction - Environmental Quality Monitoring & Analysis,

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Question 1.
What is groundwater?
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Think about where water is found below our feet.
Question 2.
What is an aquifer?
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Consider a sponge that holds water in its structure.
3Question 3.
What defines groundwater?
- Water above the ground
- Water in soil pore spaces
- Water found in rivers
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Focus on where water is stored under the ground.
4Question 4.
True or False: Aquifers can be sources of groundwater.
- True
- False
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Remember what we said about geologic formations.
Question 5.
Consider an area that has had heavy agricultural runoff. Discuss how this impacts groundwater composition and the potential effects on health.
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Think about how chemicals designed for crops could affect people if they enter water systems.
Question 6.
How might climate change affect groundwater levels and quality? Provide an in-depth answer.
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Consider both sides: more or less rainfall can alter how groundwater is replenished.

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