Water Resources Flashcards
1
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aquaduct
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a human-made channel, often in the form of a bridge, that transports water
2
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artificial
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made or produced by people
3
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conserve
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to protect from wastefulness or destruction
4
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desalination
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the removal of salt from ocean water to provide fresh water
5
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irrigation
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the process of supplying water to areas of land to grow crops
6
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reservoir
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a large natural or human-made lake used to supply water