Across
- 1. A mass of ice that covers a land area of less than 50,000 square kilometers
- 4. Process where certain materials present in the soil are dissolved in and carried away by water
- 6. Superheated water eruptions due to the high pressure and temperature of the water that lies underneath the Earth
- 7. Occurs when a stream, river, lake, sea, or ocean overflows its banks and covers areas that are inhabited by people
- 9. Refers to the farming of fish, shrimp, and other animals that live in water
- 12. Public water systems that serve people in their homes
- 13. Geological storage tank that contains large quantities of water
- 17. Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA): “One that serves piped water to at least 25 persons or to 15 service connections for at least 60 days each year.”
- 19. Areas of ice-covered land greater than 50,000 square kilometers
- 20. The level of contaminants that are legally enforceable
- 21. Area where rivers meet the ocean
- 23. Soil that has maintained a temperature below the freezing point of water (0˚C) for many years
Down
- 2. Conduit that transports water
- 3. Refers to a measure of concentration of calcium and magnesium in water
- 5. A relatively large mass of ice that is created by the compaction of snow due to its own weight
- 8. Water that seeps into the ground and creates wells, springs, or aquifers
- 10. Smaller stream or river that flows into a larger stream or river
- 11. Area covered by water all or part of the year
- 14. Ridges that run parallel to the edge of a river, stream, or lake to prevent flooding
- 15. Creeks, rivers, reservoirs, and lakes
- 16. The elevation at which a body of water overflows its banks
- 18. A natural example of this would be a lake
- 22. Results from heavy rain, snow, or melted ice or snow
- 24. The maximum level of a given contaminant in the water that causes no known harmful health effects
- 25. The flat land near a body of water that is affected during a flood