Drainage Basins And Systems Flashcards
To Be Able To Identify Different Key Terms Of A River And To Be Able To Give Examples Of The Different Systems Of A Drainage Basin
1
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What is Surface Run-Off?
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Surface Run-Off is the movement of water overland back into a river.
2
Q
What is Interception?
A
Interception is when the leaves of trees stop precipitation reaching the ground.
3
Q
What is Infiltration?
A
Infiltration is the movement of water from the surface into the soil.
4
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What is Through-Flow?
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Through-Flow is the movement of water through the soil back into the river.
5
Q
What are examples of an Input?
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Examples of an Input are things such as rain, snow, and hail.
6
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What are examples of Flows?
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Examples of Flows is throughflow or stem flow.
7
Q
What are examples of Stores?
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Examples of Stores is interception storage and vegetation storage.
8
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What are examples of Outputs?
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Examples of Outputs is water vapour returning to the atmosphere or transpiration.
