| Term | Definition |
|---|
| permeable | allowing liquids or gases to pass through it |
| recharge | NEW WATER that enters an aquifer from the surface |
| artesian well | A WELL in which WATER RISES because of PRESSURE within the aquifer |
| saturated zone | A layer of permeable rock or soil in which the cracks & pores are COMPLETELY FILLED with water |
| water table | The TOP of the saturated zone |
| springs | A place where GROUNDWATER bubbles or flows OUT OF CRACKS in the rocks |
| groundwater | is found in the saturated zone |
| People can get groundwater by...... | drilling a well into an aquifer |
| Fresh water includes...... | marshes, swamps, and bogs |
| Swamps..... | have trees or stomps growing in the water and are located in the South where it is humid |
| Wetlands are popular breeding spots for birds because...... | of their sheltered waters and large supply of nutrients |
| wetlands help control flooding by....... | absorbing runoff from heavy rains |
| Where is the Everglades located? | Florida |
| What animal is endangered species in the Everglades? | manatees |
| wetland | is an area covered with shallow water |
| What r some Coastal wetlands? | Salt marshes and mangrove forest |
| Estuaries | are inlets or bays where freshwater from rivers mix in with salty ocean water |
| The Chesapeake is a...... | estuary |
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