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