Groundwater Definition
Groundwater is water beneath the surface of the ground. For example, it collects in aquifers and flows to streams.
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Water Cycle (6-8 Version)
Fun Facts
- Groundwater flows from higher areas to lower ones due to gravity.
- People have relied on groundwater for thousands of years as a source of drinking water.
- Groundwater has a strong influence on river and wetland habitats for plants and animals.
Why Do We Need To Know About Groundwater
Learning about groundwater helps us see how important it is for life, farming, drinking, and helping plants grow. It’s a main source of water we use every day and is key to keeping the environment healthy.
Knowing about groundwater can lead to jobs like being a hydrologist, who checks if our drinking water is clean and keeps an eye on water in nature. This work is important for keeping the environment safe, making sure people are healthy, and protecting all kinds of plants and animals. It shows how useful it is to know about groundwater in different jobs.
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In this lesson, we learn that:
- Water on Earth is millions of years old and is constantly being recycling.
- Water cycles through the processes of evaporation, condensation and precipitation.
- The water cycle is driven by gravity and energy from the sun.
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