Across
- 5. a type of surface that does not allow water to pass through, often found in urban areas
- 6. low-lying areas that are regularly saturated with water, providing habitat for diverse species
- 8. a smaller river or stream that flows into a larger one
- 9. water stored beneath the Earth’s surface, filling the porous spaces in soil, sand, and rock
- 11. a man-made lake where water is stored for future use, often behind a dam
- 12. the process by which water soaks into the subsoil and rocks
- 15. to remove pollutants from water as it moves through a watershed, naturally or artificially
- 16. large expanse of trees, crucial for absorbing rainwater and supporting diverse life
Down
- 1. water that has been used in homes, industries, and businesses and is not suitable for immediate reuse without treatment
- 2. vast, often flat areas that can be found at lower elevations
- 3. flowing body of water that may start as a small stream and grow as it heads towards the ocean
- 4. coastal area where freshwater from rivers mixes with saltwater from the sea
- 7. this acts like a natural barrier, separating one watershed from another
- 10. the area of land where all of the water that falls in it and drains off it goes into the same place
- 13. water from rain, snowmelt, or other sources that does not soak into the ground but flows over Earth’s surface
- 14. underground layer of rock or sediment that holds and transmits groundwater