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Across
  1. 4. The process by which plants release water vapor into the atmosphere through their leaves.
  2. 5. Large masses of ice that cover landmasses
  3. 7. A coastal area where freshwater from rivers and streams mixes with saltwater from the ocean, creating a unique habitat for various species.
  4. 8. Water that flows over the surface of the land into streams and rivers, often after rain or snowmelt.
  5. 11. The area of land where all the water drains to a common waterway, such as a river, lake, or ocean.
  6. 12. A material that does not allow fluids to pass through it easily (e.g., clay, rock).
  7. 14. A material that allows water or other fluids to pass through it easily due to its porous nature (e.g., sand, gravel).
  8. 15. The land area drained by a river and its tributaries, directing water flow into the river system.
  9. 17. A small stream or a minor tributary of a river.
  10. 18. Flow downhill (glaciers), holding a significant portion of Earth's freshwater.
  11. 20. Water that has more salinity than freshwater but less than seawater, often found where freshwater meets the ocean, such as in estuaries.
  12. 21. The process by which water changes from a liquid to a gas or vapor, typically from bodies of water into the atmosphere.
  13. 22. Water that collects on the surface of the Earth, such as rivers, lakes, and ponds.
Down
  1. 1. Water stored beneath the Earth's surface in soil pores and rock fractures, often used for drinking and irrigation.
  2. 2. The upper level of groundwater in an area, below which the soil and rock are saturated with water.
  3. 3. An aquifer that is not confined by impermeable layers, allowing water to flow freely.
  4. 6. An aquifer trapped between two impermeable layers, under pressure, which can cause water to rise to the surface when drilled.
  5. 9. An underground layer of water-bearing rock or sediment that stores groundwater.
  6. 10. Water that contains a high concentration of dissolved salts, typically found in oceans and seas.
  7. 13. Water that falls from the atmosphere to the Earth’s surface in forms like rain, snow, sleet, or hail.
  8. 16. Water that has low concentrations of dissolved salts, found in rivers, lakes, streams, and ponds.
  9. 19. A natural source of groundwater that flows out from the Earth’s surface, often feeding into streams or rivers.