Across
- 1. The area of land that drains into a body of water
- 5. the practice of using water efficiently and reducing unnecessary water usage
- 6. water that is stored in the ground, in the spaces between soil particles and in the cracks of rocks
- 9. a structure that carries water from a source to a distribution point, often over a distance
- 10. Pollution coming from diffuse sources, like agricultural runoff
- 12. The condition of water, considering its chemical, biological, and physical properties
- 14. Water that flows over land surface into waterways
- 19. the solid parts of Earth, including the crust, mantle, and all other layers of the Earth's interior
- 20. Rain with a high acidic content, often caused by air pollution
- 22. the part of Earth that supports life, including all living organisms, the remains of dead organisms, and the nonliving factors that provide energy and nutrients
- 23. the process of water soaking into the ground, which can help filter pollutants and clean water
Down
- 2. water that is found on top of the land, such as in lakes, rivers, streams, and reservoirs
- 3. The amount of oxygen present in water, crucial for aquatic life
- 4. Any substance that contaminates water and negatively affects its quality
- 7. the total amount of water on Earth, including water that is liquid, solid, or vapor, and dissolved substances
- 8. Pollution coming from a single identifiable source, like a factory pipe
- 11. Liquid waste discharged from a factory or sewage treatment plant
- 13. A rapid growth of algae, often caused by excess nutrients in water
- 15. United States Environmental Protection Agency, a federal agency that protects the environment and human health
- 16. Water that has been used and contains waste from homes and industries
- 17. a hole drilled into the ground to access water contained in an aquifer
- 18. An underground layer of rock or sand that stores water
- 21. The process of water replenishing an aquifer