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Unsaturated Zone: The unsaturated zone is the portion of the Earth’s crust where water is not present in all three phases (solid, liquid, and gas). This zone exists between the saturated zone (where all three phases are present) and the atmosphere or surface.
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Urediospore: A urediospore is a type of spores produced by rust fungi during their life cycle. Rust fungi are obligate parasites of plants and cause disease in many crops. Urediospores are typically orange or brown in color and are often found on plant leaves or stems.
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Vadose Zone: The vadose zone is the portion of the Earth’s crust where water is present in the pore spaces between particles of rock or soil. This zone exists between the atmosphere and the saturated zone (where all three phases of water are present).
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Vapor Drift: Vapor drift is the movement of pesticides from areas where they were applied to other areas through the air. This can happen when pesticides are applied to fields near homes, schools, or other sensitive areas.
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Vascular system: the system of blood vessels and lymphatic vessels in the body that transports blood and lymph