Watershed Flashcards 11

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A body of fresh water naturally or man-made found in low lying areas.

This is located above the water table. This area can hold more water before it is “full”.

Smaller rivers or streams that flow into a larger river or stream.

A natural stream of water of considerable volume, larger than a brook or creek.

Allows something to go through it. Example: grass

Prevents the flow of something. Example: plastic

Tiny spaces between particles of soil and rock.

Surface water that has seeped down through soil through tiny openings until it reaches a saturated area underground in pores or cracks in rock, sand or soil.