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📖 How Groundwater Moves

Some rainwater infiltrates soil and porous rock. It can move downward until reaching layers that are less permeable. Saturated underground zones can store groundwater in aquifers. Wells access groundwater, but pumping faster than recharge can lower water levels.

1. What key idea begins the explanation?

2. What mechanism or supporting detail is described?

3. What additional evidence or effect is given?

4. How does the final detail deepen the explanation?

✏️ Writing

Write 1–2 developed paragraphs explaining how groundwater moves. Use evidence and cause-and-effect reasoning.

➕ Math

1. Convert 3.5 meters to centimeters: ______

2. How many ounces are in 2 pounds? ______

3. How many minutes are in 3.5 hours? ______

4. Which unit would best measure the volume of a swimming pool? __________________

🎨 Color & Create

Create a labeled model or diagram that explains how groundwater moves.

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📖 Reading Answers

Some rainwater infiltrates soil and porous rock.
It can move downward until reaching layers that are less permeable.
Saturated underground zones can store groundwater in aquifers.
Wells access groundwater, but pumping faster than recharge can lower water levels.

➕ Math Answers

350 cm
32 oz
210 minutes
Gallons or liters

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