Groundwater Basics
http://www.epa.gov/safewater/kids/wsb/pdfs/9124.pdf


These activities explain the management of ground water resources using a balanced approach, focusing on interdependencies in the environment. All activities can be performed using readily available materials. Fact sheets, reference materials, and a glossary of terms are provided. The activities cover such topics as groundwater basics, movement of water in aquifers, recharge and discharge, how a well works, groundwater contaminants, remediation methods, and the hazards presented by landfills and leaking underground storage tanks.

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Subject: Geoscience:Hydrology
Resource Type: Activities:Classroom Activity
Grade Level: High School (9-12)
Theme: Teach the Earth:Course Topics:Hydrology/Hydrogeology, Teach the Earth:Teaching Topics:WaterKeywords: Hydraulic head, Radon