Ch.11 Key Terms Flashcards
surface water
water that collects on the surface of the ground.
river system
In geomorphology, drainage systems, also known as river systems
watershed
A drainage basin is any area of land where precipitation collects and drains off into a common outlet
groundwater
water held underground in the soil or in pores and crevices in rock.
aquifer
a body of permeable rock which can contain or transmit groundwater.
porosity
Porosity or void fraction is a measure of the void
permeability
the state or quality of a material or membrane that causes it to allow liquids or gases to pass through it.
recharge zone
The area in which water enters an aquifer
potable
safe to drink; drinkable.
pathogen
a bacterium, virus, or other microorganism that can cause disease.
dam
a barrier constructed to hold back water and raise its level, forming a reservoir used to generate electricity or as a water supply.
reservoir
A reservoir is most commonly an enlarged natural or artificial lake created using a dam to store water.
desolation
Desalination is a process that takes away mineral components from saline water
water pollution
Water pollution is the contamination of water bodies, usually as a result of human activities.
point source pollution
A point source of pollution is a single identifiable source of air, water, thermal, noise or light pollution.
