Case study - Amazon Rainforest (water cycle)

Question 1

Amazon - River Basin

Answer 1

Water losses from the Amazon Basin result from river flow and export of atmosphere vapour to other regions
This loss is made good by an inward flux of moisture from the Atlantic Ocean

Question 2

Features of TRF

Answer 2

High precipitation
High evapotranspiration
Humid
Hot
Lots of vegetation on all levels

Question 3

Physical factors (Geology)

Answer 3

Impermeable catchments have minimal water sotrage capacity resulting in rapid run-off

Question 4

Physical factors (Relief)

Answer 4

Most of the Amazon Basin comprises extensive lowlands in areas of gentle relief water moves across the surface for horizontally through the soil (through flow) to streams and river in the west.

Question 5

Physical factors (Temperature)

Answer 5

High temperature throughout the year generate high rates of evapotranspiration, Convection is strong leading to high atmospheric humidity