F2 - SEM1 - The Trouble of Water - 1.1 Flashcards

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Water cycle process is driven by _____________ ?

1.1 Where does water come from?

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water cycle process is driven by the energy of the sun

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What is water cycle?

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water move continuously between the oceans, atmosphere and land

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What are the 7 processes in water cycle?

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  1. Evaporation
  2. Transpiration
  3. Condensation
  4. Precipitation
  5. Interception
  6. Infiltration
  7. Surface runoff

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What is Evaporation in water cycle?

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water evaporates into water vapour

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What is Transpiration in water cycle?

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water in plants turns into water vapour

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What is Condensation in water cycle?

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water vapour condenses into water droplet and forming cloud

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What is Precipitation in water cycle?

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water droplets become too heavy and fall to the ground, e.g. rain, snow

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What is Interception in water cycle?

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some water is intercepted by trees.

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What is Infiltration in water cycle?

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some water infiltrates into soil and become ground water

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What is Surface runoff in water cycle?

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some water on the ground as surface runoff

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What is groundwater?

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Water infiltrated into the soil

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