Here are the answers to your questions:
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Ground water can be found between soil and rock particles.
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Ground water can be removed by wells that use pipes to pull water out of the spaces between rocks and soil.
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Cities or Counties often use ground water wells that are 100 feet deep.
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Groundwater is also important to refill lakes and rivers in dry seasons.
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As water soaks into the ground, rocks and soil act like a filter to remove impurities.
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Buildings and roads can affect groundwater quantity by keeping water from soaking into the ground.
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Cutting back on wasteful water use practices is one way to maintain healthy amounts of groundwater.
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Rain gardens and protected natural spaces are one way to safeguard our groundwater by helping water from precipitation soak into the ground.
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Which of the following is NOT a possible pollutant to ground water? Trees.
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Deep municipal wells are less sensitive to pollution seeping down through the layers of earth.
Feel free to ask if you have any more questions!
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