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Groundwater is water that is stored below Earth's surface. Understanding groundwater is important because much of our
water supply comes from this source. Groundwater also shapes the ground below you, forming fascinating subterranean
chambers such as this cave on the Yucatan Peninsula in Mexico. This chapter focuses on the characteristics of groundwater
and the impact that it can have on the landscape, both above and below the Earth's surface.
L E A R N I N G O B J E C T I V E S
C H A P T E R P R E V I E W
1.
Describe the way that groundwater is absorbed into
the ground and stored within it.
2.
Compare and contrast the various components of the
groundwater model.
3.
Explain the geography and formation of the High
Plains Aquifer, and human interactions with it.
4.
Understand the concept of groundwater contamination.
5.
Discuss the different processes that form caves and
how these contribute to the development of karst
topography.
Movement and Storage of
Groundwater
Human Interactions with
Groundwater
Hydrologic Cycle and
Groundwater
Karst Landforms and Landscapes
