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HYDROSPHERE
water words
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8th Grade
01/15/2013

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surplus
Definition
something that remains above what is used or needed
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saturate
Definition
to charge to the utmost, as with magnetism
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annual
Definition
occurring or returning once a year
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drought
Definition
a period of dry weather, especially a long one that is injurious to crops
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drought
Definition
a period of dry weather, especially a long one that is injurious to crops
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monsoon
Definition
any wind that changes directions with the seasons
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groundwater
Definition
the water beneath the surface of the ground, consisting largely of surface water that has seeped down: the source of water in springs and wells
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impending
Definition
about to happen; imminent
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monitor
Definition
a student appointed to assist in the conduct of a class or school, as to help take attendance or keep order
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steward
Definition
a person who manages another's property or financial affairs; one who administers anything as the agent of another or others
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erosion
Definition
the process by which the surface of the earth is worn away by the action of water, glaciers, winds, waves, etc
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erosion
Definition
the process by which the surface of the earth is worn away by the action of water, glaciers, winds, waves, etc
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watershed
Definition
the region or area drained by a river, stream, etc.; drainage area
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reservoir
Definition
a place where anything is collected or accumulated in great amount
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aquifer
Definition
any geological formation containing or conducting ground water, especially one that supplies the water for wells, springs, etc
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inaccessible
Definition
not accessible; unapproachable
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