Global Water Resource Vocab Flashcards
1
Q
watershed
A
where water from a particular stream collects and drains into
2
Q
delta
A
where rivers meet ocean, made of deposited sediments
3
Q
estuary
A
freshwater and saltwater mix, rich with species
4
Q
wetlands
A
marshes, swamps, flood plains, ecologically diverse
5
Q
groundwater
A
water below ground, can be from wells or aquifers
6
Q
evapotranspiration
A
Evaporation of water off plants. This water is an important source of water to determine climate.
7
Q
How much of earth is covered with water?
A
71%
8
Q
How much of the water on earth is saltwater?
A
96.5%
9
Q
How much is available/accessible to humans?
A
2.5%
