flows and processes

Question 1

inflitration

Answer 1

water entering the topsoil. Most common during slow or steady rainfall.

Question 2

through flow

Answer 2

also known as inter-flow; water seeping literally through the soil below the surface, but above the water table.

Question 3

percolation

Answer 3

the downward seepage of water through rock under gravity, especially on permeable rocks e.g. sandstone and chalk.

Question 4

stem flow

Answer 4

water flowing down plant sets or drainpipes.

Question 5

base flow

Answer 5

Also known as groundwater flow. slow-moving water that seeps into a river channel.

Question 6

channel flow

Answer 6

the volume of water flowing within a river channel (also called discharge, and runoff).

Question 7

surface runoff

Answer 7

also called overland flow. flow over the surface during an intense storm, or when the ground is frozen, saturated or on impermeable clay.