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Groundwater. Groundwater. Water located below the Earth’s Surface Two zones Zone of Aeration Zone of Saturation Water table is the boundary where the two zones meet Recharge zone is the ground surface area where water enters the aquifer.
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Groundwater • Water located below the Earth’s Surface • Two zones • Zone of Aeration • Zone of Saturation • Water table is the boundary where the two zones meet • Recharge zone is the ground surface area where water enters the aquifer http://www.groundwater.water.ca.gov/images/recharge.gif
Aquifer http://water.tamu.edu/images/aquifer.jpg
Aquifer • A rock layer that stores and allows the flow of groundwater.
Porosity • Percentage of open space between individual rock particles • Influenced by the size of the particles http://earthnet-geonet.ca/images/glossary/porosity.jpg
Permeability • Rocks ability to let water pass through • Larger particles produce less friction http://www.mhhe.com/earthsci/geology/mcconnell/images/anim_permeability.gif
Percolation • Water passing through the spaces in the soil due to gravitational forces http://www.uvm.edu/giee/AV/EDU/ONLINE/M_Hydro/GIFS/Perc_process.GIF