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atmosphere
The layer of gases surrounding Earth; composed mainly of nitrogen and oxygen.
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water pressure
The downward force of water upon itself and other materials; caused by the pull of gravity.
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acid
Any substance that has a pH level below 7, or that has more free hydrogen ions (H+
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acidity
The amount or degree to which a substance is an acid.
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acre foot
An acre-foot is a unit of volume commonly used in the United States in reference to large-scale water resources, such as reservoirs, aqueducts, canals, sewer flow capacity, and river flows. One acre-foot is equivalent to 325,900 gallons.
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adhesion
The attraction of water molecules to other materials as a result of hydrogen bonding.
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aerobic
Able to live only in the presence of air or free oxygen; conditions that exist only in the presence of air or free oxygen.
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algae
Organisms that are closely related to higher plants that perform photosynthesis and are commonly found in or near water, such as seaweed and pond scum.
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anaerobic
Able to live and grow only where there is no air or free oxygen; conditions that exist only in the absence of air and free oxygen.
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aquifer
An underground layer of water-bearing permeable rock or unconsolidated materials (gravel, sand or silt) from which groundwater can be extracted using a water well.
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