Across
- 4. the process of taking water from the ocean and creating freshwateration.
- 7. The upper level at which the water in a given area fully saturates rock or soil.
- 8. An infiltration of salt water in an area where groundwater pressure has been reduced from extensive drilling of wells.
- 9. an embankment built to prevent the overflow of water.
- 11. third leading use of water world wide
- 12. second leading use of water world wide
- 13. An area from which the groundwater has been rapidly withdrawn.
Down
- 1. An aquifer surrounded by a layer of impermeable rock or clay that impedes water flow.
- 2. A well created by drilling a hole into a confined aquifer.
- 3. An aquifer made of porous rock covered by soil, which water can easily flow into and out of.
- 5. Pavement of buildings that do not allow penetration of water.
- 6. A natural source of water formed when water from an aquifer percolates up to the ground surface.
- 10. leading use of water world wide