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In the hydrologic cycle, water moves by evaporation and transpiration into the -
Answer-Atmosphere
evaporation where it comes in contact -
Answer-
Ground Water -
Answer-Theterm refers to water that collects beneath the surface of the earth in porous,
permeable, water-bearing geologic formations or aquifers.
Surface water -
Answer-refers to water that is found above ground in containment areas, such as lakes,
rivers, streams, creeks, and reservoirs.
Water table aquifers are recharged by -
Answer-Local percolation
Sepage pits -
Answer-
sepage pits -
Answer-Rock-filled or lined pits dug at least 4 feet deep at the end of a septic tank
absorption field system are called
Cess pools -
Answer-Pits constructed in permeable soil with open-jointed material along the sides to
the bottom of the pit that receive a direct discharge of raw wastewater are called
How are waterborne diseases transmitted? -
Answer-Microorganisms (pathogens) that live in the intestine are passed in the feces and
get into the water supply
What are the three primary routes of contamination for pathogenic
microorganisms and harmful chemicals from on-site sewage systems to our
environment? -
Answer-Neighborhood pollution
Groundwater contamination
Surface water pollution
What problems are a result of neighborhood pollution? -
Answer-Diseases that can be spread by direct or indirect contact with the standing
wastewater.
Vectors, such as roaches and flies, that can also spread diseases after coming in
, contact with the wastewater.
Unsightly and unpleasant living conditions that result from the standing wastewater and
odors.
Feuds and bad relationships between neighbors that can result from the wastewater
problems.