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Water Issues and Pollution Flash Cards

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Saltwater IntrusionWhen salt water enters a freshwater ground supply as a result of overuse
Cone of depressionThe dry area around an overused well
DesalinizationRemoval of salt from water
Drip irrigationAn agricultural method that waters crops in small amounts, very close to or on the ground surface
SewageWaste from households and businesses (toilets, showers, washing machines, etc)
Contour farmingPlowing with the contours of the land to minimize runoff
Point source pollutionPollution coming from specific locations such as drain pipes or sewage treatment plants
Non-point source pollutionPollution with no specific location of discharge such as golf courses, lawns, and parking lots
Oxygen sagThe area downstream of a source of organic pollution, where decomposition is increased and the BOD is high


Instructor
Lansing Community College
MI

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