ground water

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ground water

Ground water collects in an aquifer beneath the soil.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • Water beneath the earth's surface: Ground water refers to water that is located below the ground surface, saturating soil pores and fractures in rock formations. It is a crucial component of the hydrologic cycle and a major source for wells and springs.
Usage
  • Ground water is a vital natural resource for drinking and irrigation.
  • The level of ground water can be affected by drought and over-pumping.
  • Contaminants can seep into the soil and pollute ground water supplies.
Examples
  • Noun:
    • The community's primary source of drinking water is ground water from a deep aquifer.
    • Agricultural chemicals can leach into and contaminate ground water.
    • Scientists are studying the recharge rate of the local ground water.
Advanced Usage
  • "Ground water recharge": The process by which water from precipitation or surface water percolates downward to replenish an aquifer.
    • Conservation areas are important for ground water recharge.
  • "Ground water flow": The movement of water through subsurface aquifers and soil.
    • The model predicts the direction of ground water flow.
Variants and Related Words
  • Aquifer (n): A body of permeable rock or sediment that can contain or transmit ground water.
    • The Ogallala Aquifer is a major source of ground water in the United States.
  • Water table (n): The upper surface of the zone of saturation where ground water pressure equals atmospheric pressure.
    • The water table rises during the wet season.
Synonyms
  • Subsurface water: Water existing below the ground surface.
  • Phreatic water: A technical term for ground water, specifically water in the zone of saturation.
Related Phrases
  • Ground water depletion: The reduction of ground water levels due to excessive extraction.
    • Ground water depletion is a serious concern in many arid regions.
  • Ground water quality: The chemical, physical, and biological characteristics of ground water.
    • Monitoring ground water quality is essential for public health.
ground water

Ground water collects in an aquifer beneath the soil.

Noun
  1. underground water that is held in the soil and in pervious rocks

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