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11 Cards in this Set
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water cycle
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The continuous movement of water from the ocean to the atmosphere to the land and back to the ocean
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watershed
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The area of land that is drained by a water system.
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divide
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The boundary between drainage areas that have streams that flow in opposite directions
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Groundwater/Aquifer
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The water found and crack and pores in sand, gravel and rocks below the earths surface
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Ecosystem
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A natural system linked by living (plants, animals) and nonliving (soil, air, water) things.
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Ecological footprint
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The amount of land and water needed to support one's lifestyle using current technology.
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Vegetative Buffer
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Plants and trees surrounding a river or stream.
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Point Source Pollution
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Discharge entering a stream at a specific, detectable point such as a pipe or outfall.
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Algal Bloom
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Rapid, dense growth of algae that robs the water of oxygen as it dies and decomposes.
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Storm water
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Surplus water from rain and melted snow.
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Non-Point source Pollution
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Pollution that has no identifiable source.
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