Water sources, and sheds

10. , The process by which water changes from a liquid to a gas or vapor.
11. Channel , The primary pathway through which water flows in a watershed.
12. , Any form of water that falls from clouds and reaches the ground, such as rain, snow, sleet, or hail.
13. , Smaller streams or rivers that flow into a larger one.
15. , The source of a river or stream.
16. , An area of land that drains into a particular water body.
18. , Water that flows over the ground surface rather than infiltrating into the soil.
19. The process by which water enters the soil and becomes groundwater.

1. , Contaminants that degrade water quality, often from industrial activities, agriculture, and improper waste disposal.
2. , The end point where the watershed drains into a larger body of water.
3. , The process by which water vapor in the air is changed into liquid water.
4. , A geological formation that can store and transmit groundwater.
5. Services , Benefits provided by natural systems, including clean water, flood regulation, and habitat provision.
6. , Strategies to protect and manage water resources, including sustainable practices and reducing pollution.
7. Harvesting , Collecting and storing rainwater for future use.
8. Water , Water that is found on the surface of the Earth, such as rivers, lakes, and reservoirs.
9. Cycle , The continuous movement of water through the atmosphere, surface, and groundwater.
13. , The arrangement of the natural and artificial physical features of an area.
14. , Excessive withdrawal of water for agricultural, industrial, or domestic use.
17. , Water stored in aquifers beneath the Earth's surface.