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Science
8th Grade
01/07/2013

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Term
Surplus
Definition
Something that remains above what is used or need.
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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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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 seep down.
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Impending
Definition
About to happen/ imminent.
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Monitor
Definition
To watch over.
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Steward
Definition
An employ who is in charge.
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Erosion
Definition
When the surface of the Earth is worn away by the action of water, glaciers, winds, and waves.
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Watershed
Definition
It is a drainage area.
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Reservoir
Definition
A receptacle or a chamber for holding liquid or fluid.
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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
It means not accessible or unapproachable.
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Abundant
Definition
Well supplied.
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