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artesian spring
Groundwater that flows to the surface as a result of hydrostatic pressure that forces water upward.
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Geography Terms +
(page 1)
spring balance
An instrument used to measure weight.
The object is placed on a hook attached to a spring and the weight is read on a scale.
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Measurements and Mathematics Terms
(page 9)
spring tide
The tide on the earth's surface when the effect of the moon and sun is greatest; that is, when the two bodies are in line.
This occurs at new and full moon.
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Astronomy and related astronomical terms
(page 24)