When bacteria in the soil interacts with organic compounds in the water, what are they broken down into?
What do we call the water-bearing layer underground?
How is a rising sea level a problem for coastal communities?
What do we call the visible area from which the aquifer gets new water over time?
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Q: When bacteria in the soil interacts with organic compounds in the water, what are they broken down into?
A: Pollutants in the water
Q: When bacteria in the soil interacts with organic compounds in the water, what are they broken down into?
A: Nothing - this process happens on the surface
Q: When bacteria in the soil interacts with organic compounds in the water, what are they broken down into?
A: Pure water and CO2
Q: The rainwater which becomes new groundwater is called what?
A: Discharge
Q: The rainwater which becomes new groundwater is called what?
A: Replenish
Q: The rainwater which becomes new groundwater is called what?
A: Recharge
Q: What do we call the water-bearing layer underground?
A: An aquifer
Q: What do we call the water-bearing layer underground?
A: A water tank
Q: What do we call the water-bearing layer underground?
A: A well
Q: How is a rising sea level a problem for coastal communities?
A: Because of saltwater intrusion into the coastal aquifers
Q: How is a rising sea level a problem for coastal communities?
A: It isn't - as long as the aquifer is healthy, there will always be enough pressure to hold back the seawater
Q: How is a rising sea level a problem for coastal communities?
A: It is actually a positive, because there will be greater pressure in wells further inland
Q: What do we call the visible area from which the aquifer gets new water over time?
A: Surface water source
Q: What do we call the visible area from which the aquifer gets new water over time?
A: The recharge area
Q: What do we call the visible area from which the aquifer gets new water over time?
A: The watershed
Q: Can technology help us find groundwater without digging bore holes?
A: No
Q: Can technology help us find groundwater without digging bore holes?
A: Yes