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Earth and Human Activity: Earth’s Water Systems
Groundwater
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Groundwater
Groundwater is the water located beneath Earth's surface in soil pore spaces and in the fractures of rock formations. It plays a crucial role in the hydrologic cycle, acting as a reservoir that feeds springs, wells, and aquifers. Understanding groundwater helps us comprehend how wate...
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Groundwater is freshwater that is stored beneath the Earth’s surface in soil and rock.
When it rains, some water flows over the land, but much of it seeps into the ground.
This water moves through spaces, or pores, between particles in soil and rock.
Rocks that allow water to pass through easily are called permeable rocks, simi...
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