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Flashcards in Water Resources Deck (6)
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1
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aquaduct

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a human-made channel, often in the form of a bridge, that transports water

2
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artificial

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made or produced by people

3
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conserve

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to protect from wastefulness or destruction

4
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desalination

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the removal of salt from ocean water to provide fresh water

5
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irrigation

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the process of supplying water to areas of land to grow crops

6
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reservoir

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a large natural or human-made lake used to supply water