Changes in the water cycle Flashcards
1
Q
What 3 natural changes can affect the water cycle?
A
- Storm events
- Seasonal Changes
- Ecosystems
2
Q
Why does the change in ecosystem affect the cycle?
A
Plant successions may change the dominant vegetation in the area, if it dies there will be lower amiunts of water absorbed-less transpiration-reduce precipitation.
3
Q
What anthropogenic factors affect the water cycle? (5)
A
- Climate Change
- Farming practices- irrigation lowers channel levels
- Deforestation
- Landuse change
- Water abstaction
4
Q
What type of deforestation reduces the amount of water interception?
A
Localised
5
Q
In the short term, do the river levels rise or fall for localised deforestation?
A
Water levels rise.
6
Q
What is extensive deforestation?
A
It reduces the amount of water vapour that is released back into the atmosphere.
