Unit 8 Flashcards
What is the definition of Aquifer
a permeable rock layer that can hold or transport water
What is the definition of Catastrophic event
a violent, usually destructive, natural occurrence
What is the definition of Deposition
process by which weathered and eroded material is deposited by wind, water, or ice
What is the definition of Ecoregion
area of land that has a distinct group of plants, animals, and other species
What is the definition of Erosion
process by which weathered material is moved by wind, water, or ice
What is the definition of Groundwater
water beneath the Earth’s surface
What is the definition of Permeability
ability of a material to allow water to pass through
What is the definition of Recharge zone
surface land area where water enters an aquifer
What is the definition of Surface water
water that collects above the surface of the ground
What is the definition of Watershed
an area of land where all of the groundwater and surface water from the area drains from higher areas to lower areas and into the same body of water
What is the definition of Water table
the highest level of groundwater in an area, beneath the Earth’s surface
What is the definition of Weathering
process by which exposed rock and other surfaces are broken down; caused by elements of weather (wind, water, ice) or other mechanisms (physical, chemical, biological)
