| Parts of the Cycle |
Terms |
"Every ton of recycled paper saves 7000 gallons of water, about 17 trees, and 4100 kwh of energy
(that's enough to power the average home for 6 months). |
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| 1. | The process by which water becomes vapor in the atmosphere.
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A. Infiltration |
| 2. | Water in saturated soil and rock that moves toward a point of discharge
such as a surface water body or a well.
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B. Surface Runoff |
| 3. | Water that falls directly from clouds as rain or snow.
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C. Water Table |
| 4. | Water on the ground surface which moves into a stream or lake without infiltrating into the soil.
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D. Groundwater Flow |
| 5. | The process by which water vapor is released into the atmosphere
by living plants.
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E. Discharge Area |
| 6. | The downward flow or seepage of water through the pores or spaces of rock or soil.
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F. Evaporation |
| 7. | The upper surface of the saturated zone (soil where water
completely soaks soil or rock and fills all the cracks and spaces).
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G. Transpiration |
| 8. | An area in which water is lost from the saturated zone.
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H. Precipitation |
