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10 Cards in this Set
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Watershed |
An area of land that drains into one low point (like a river or stream) |
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Land Use |
The activities people use the land in certain places for. Ex: Farming, neighborhoods, mining, parks, factories |
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Storm Drain |
A drain that carries water away from a street or parking lot. |
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Erosion |
Soil and rock being worn away by rain or wind. |
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Headwaters |
The source or beginning of a river or stream. |
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Wetlands |
Low lying areas with more water (like swamps or marshes) |
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Run Off |
Water that drains off of a surface (like a field, a parking lot, a roof) |
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Impervious Surface |
A surface that does not soak up or absorb water, causing water to run off. |
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Permeable Surface |
A surface that absorbs or soaks up water easily. |
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Precipitation |
Water that falls to the ground as rain, snow, hail, etc. |
