Groundwater Movement

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Objective

I can explain the process of groundwater movement through different types of aquifers.

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Practice

12 questions

1

Define groundwater and explain how it differs from surface water.

2

Describe the structure of an aquifer and identify the two main zones found within it.

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Exit ticket

Quick comprehension check

Describe the process by which precipitation becomes groundwater, including the roles of the water table and the saturated and unsaturated zones. Explain how groundwater can flow into surface water bodies and the conditions that allow this interaction to occur.

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