Across
- 1. the area of land where all rainfall and snowmelt drains to a common outlet, such as a lake, river, or ocean
- 6. a stream or river that flows into a larger stream or other body of water, but does not flow directly into the sea
- 8. The continuous movement of water through the atmosphere, surface, ntinuous movement of water through the atmosphere, surface and groundwater
- 9. Any form of water that falls from clouds and reaches the ground, such as rain, snow, sleet, or hail.
- 10. A geological formation that can store and transmit groundwater.
- 11. the uppermost, smallest streams and water sources that serve as the origin and beginning of a river system
- 13. Strategies to protect and manage water resources, including sustainable practices and reducing pollution
- 16. Runoff: Water that flows over the ground surface rather than infiltrating into the soil.
- 17. The end point where the watershed drains into a larger body of water.
- 18. Water stored in aquifers beneath the Earth's surface.
- 19. Contaminants that degrade water quality, often from industrial activities, agriculture, and improper waste disposal
- 20. Water that is found on the surface of the Earth, such as rivers, lakes, and reservoirs
Down
- 2. Benefits provided by natural systems, including clean water, flood regulation, and habitat provision
- 3. The process by which water changes from a liquid to a gas or vapor.
- 4. The primary pathway through which water flows in a watershed.
- 5. The process by which water vapor in the air is changed into liquid water.
- 7. Collecting and storing rainwater for future use.
- 12. The process by which water enters the soil and becomes groundwater.
- 14. Excessive withdrawal of water for agricultural, industrial, or domestic use
- 15. The arrangement of the natural and artificial physical features of an area.