Science Wetland/groundwater Notes

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the land area through which any water moves or drains to reach a stream

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Watershed

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rain entering a watershed as rain or snow is called

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precipitation

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when trees and plants use much of the precipitation and then release it back into the air

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transpiration

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when the sun dries up precipitation before plants can use it

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evaporation

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water traveling to streams that plants did not use is called

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stream runoff

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continuous movement of water from air into a watershed and back into the air is called

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water cycle

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water flowing into rock layers below the soil, becoming

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groundwater

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small streams begin at places where groundwater comes to the surface

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springs

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this movement is not common in forest watersheds because the soil quickly absobs the precipitation

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surface water

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air pollution which removes nutrients from the soil

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acid rain

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wetlands are __________ zones between______________ and ___________

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tranzition, dry land, and deep water

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wetland areas are identified by the

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quantity of water, types of soi, and vegetation

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the most common types of wetlands are

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swamps, bogs, and marshes

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is defined by the conditionas of saturation, flooding, or ponding long enough during the growing season to develop anaerobic conditions in the upper part.

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hydric soil

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specialized pplants are called

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hydrophytes[or waterloving]