_________________________ Examines a Broad Spectrum of Biological, Socioeconomic, Environmental, and Other

question 9

Short Answer

_________________________ examines a broad spectrum of biological, socioeconomic, environmental, and other factors that contribute to the presence or absence of physical, mental, and social health and well-being.

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Definitions:

Groundwater Flow

The movement of water through the subsurface soil and rocks, primarily driven by gravity and pressure differences.

Permeability

Permeability is a measure of the ability of a porous material (such as rock or soil) to allow fluids to pass through it.

Perched Water

Groundwater that sits above the main water table and generally is underlain by a layer or lens of impermeable rock that blocks the downward flow of groundwater.

Water Table

The level below which the ground is saturated with water, marking the boundary between the unsaturated zone above and the saturated zone below.