Groundwater Crossword Puzzle

Groundwater

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Any material that allows water to penetrate through

To increase the amount of groundwater through precipitation or surface water that absorbs into the aquifer; also called infiltration

Fertilizing material consisting of organic decaying matter

a hole or shaft drilled into the earth to pump water to the surface

capable of being broken down by living things like microorganisms and bacteria

Same as water cycle; The never-ending movement of water through the atmosphere, ground and back again

The area where water fills the spaces between soil, sand and rock underground

Stage of the water cycle when water vapor molecules become too large and heavy to remain in the atmosphere and fall to the ground in the form of rain, snow, sleet, hail, etc.

An impurity in air, soil or water that can help cause harm to human health or the environment

Stage of the water cycle when water transforms from a liquid into a gas

To leak from

To expel; water that naturally moves from an aquifer to a surface stream or lake

An extended period of dry weather

Not wasting, using something wisely

Same as contamination

To produce a new item from an old item; to reuse parts of

To be at a high degree of excellence; something that is good or well done

Using more than necessary; wasteful

Underground pipes in tanks that stores and dispose of human waste

Any chemical used to improve soil and promote plant growth

Water contained under the grounds surface, between particles of and in the cracks of sand, soil and gravel; a common source of water for drinking and irrigation

the top of the saturation zone

Something that is dangerous; unsafe

The movement of groundwater beneath the earth's surface

Container that stores potentially hazardous chemicals above or below ground

Stage of the water cycle when water transforms from a gas into a vapor becomes suspended in the atmosphere visually represented by clouds

Same as recharge

the geologic formation of sand, soil and gravel where groundwater is stored

Water that does not become absorbed by the earth but flows across the surface of the land into a stream or lake

Occurs when water is used faster than it is replaced; can cause a shortage

A low area of land that is filled in with layers of garbage and soil

To supply water to crops, parks, golf courses and lawns

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