(W) Sources of fresh water Flashcards
1
Q
throughflow
A
water that flows through the soil towards the river
2
Q
groundwater
A
water held in the rock layer beneath the ground
3
Q
list forms of surface storage
A
- rivers
- streams
- lakes
- puddles
4
Q
porous rocks
A
rocks that contain small holes/are permeable so absorb and hold water
5
Q
recharge
A
water moving downwards from surface water to groundwater
6
Q
aquifer
A
and underground lake/store of water in the rock layer
