What is Groundwater?
7th Grade•45 minutes
Learning Objective
I can explain how groundwater forms and moves through underground layers of rock and soil.
Practice Questions
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1. Explain the process by which surface water becomes groundwater. Use the terms 'infiltration' and 'percolation' in your answer.
2. Describe the difference between an aquifer and an aquitard. How do these layers affect the movement of groundwater?
3. Imagine you are designing a well for a community. What factors would you consider to ensure a sustainable supply of groundwater?
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