Texas Groundwater and Aquifer: Key Concepts for Students
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What is an aquifer?
An underground layer of rock, gravel, sand, or silt that stores water.
What is groundwater?
Water that is pumped out of aquifers.
Why is groundwater important?
It helps grow crops and supplies drinking water to towns and cities.
What is irrigation?
Supplying dry land with water using ditches, pipes, or streams.
Why is irrigation important in Texas?
It helps meet agricultural needs so crops can grow on dry land.
What is a drought?
A long period without rain that causes damage to crops.
How are aquifers recharged?
Through precipitation (rain) that seeps into the ground.
How does drought affect the groundwater supply?
It depletes (lowers) the amount of stored groundwater.
How can a drought affect families and consumers?
It can cause food prices to go up due to lost crops and livestock.
Which major aquifer is located in Chambers County, Texas?
The Gulf Coast Aquifer.