BioGT: Watersheds, Water Pollution, and Land Use

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Watershed

The area of land where all runoff drains downhill to the same body of water.

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Runoff

Rain or melting snow that runs across the surface of the land instead of sinking into the ground.

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Water Pollution

Something harmful added to water because of human activity.

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Point source

Pollution that comes from a specific place, such as a pipe or gas leak.

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Nonpoint source pollution

Pollution that comes from a broad area.

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Sediment

Soil washed away by erosion.

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Stream buffers

Vegetated areas along streams that help filter runoff and prevent erosion.