How is an aquifer like a sponge?
Both can hold water and both have permeable spaces
Describe an aquifer
the end point of mountain water
where fresh water and salt water meet
large underground reservoir of water, layers of rocks
multiple pumping systems in major cities
How is our groundwater replenished?
recycling. renewing, reusing
evaporation, transpiration and combustion
conversion, transitions and electrolysis
rain, snow, melted ice etc.
What is nonpoint source pollution and why is it hard to control?
comes from variety of places, may run together, hard to know where it comes from.
What factors influence the recharge and quality of ground water?
Pollution, wasting water, overuse, contamination
Describe water conservation
Protect and save water sources
What happens to water sources if the pumping is less than or equal to infiltration?
Water source is balanced and there is enough water.
Describe infiltration
slow movement of water through soil and into rocks beneath earth's surface.
