Amazon Water Cycle #2 Flashcards
What is the average annual temperature?
between 25oc- 30oc.
What is the average annual rainfall?
2000mm with no dry season.
What are the high average temperatures caused by?
Intense isolation (exposure to sun’s rays) all year but temps don’t reach dessert climate because of cloud coverage.
How long does the high intensity convectional rain fall last?
All year but with most areas experiencing at least on drier period.
What percentage is recycled by evapotranspiration and what does this do?
50%-60% and maintains high rainfall.
What percentage of rainfall does interception from trees contribute to?
10%.
What is the cause of rapid run-off?
well drained soil and high intensity rainfall.
What are the significant water stores?
soil, aquifers and to a lesser extent trees.
Where does the influx of moisture come from?
Atlantic Ocean.
