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