Watersheds and Water Sources

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Across
  1. 1. An area of land that drains into a particular water body
  2. 6. Smaller streams or rivers that flow into a larger one
  3. 8. The continuous movement of water through the atmosphere, surface, and groundwater
  4. 9. Any form of water that falls from clouds and reaches the ground, such as rain, snow, sleet, or hail
  5. 10. A geological formation that can store and transmit groundwater
  6. 11. The source of a river or stream
  7. 13. Strategies to protect and manage water resources, including sustainable practices and reducing pollution
  8. 16. Water that flows over the ground surface rather than infiltrating into the soil
  9. 17. The end point where the watershed drains into a larger body of water
  10. 18. Water stored in aquifers beneath the Earth's surface
  11. 19. Contaminants that degrade water quality, often from industrial activities, agriculture, and improper waste disposal
  12. 20. Water that is found on the surface of the Earth, such as river, lakes, and reservoirs
Down
  1. 2. Benefits provided by natural systems, including clean water, flood regulation, and habitat provision
  2. 3. The process by which water changes from a liquid to a gas or vapor
  3. 4. The primary pathway through which water flows in a watershed
  4. 5. The process by which vapor in the air is changed into liquid water
  5. 7. Collecting and storing rainwater for future use
  6. 12. The process by which water enters the soil and becomes ground water
  7. 14. Excessive withdrawal of water for agricultural, industrial, or domestic use
  8. 15. The arrangement of the natural and artificial physical features of an area