Fresh water system and the water cycle Flashcards
Define what catchment area is?
Its the geographical area which all the water feeds into/ the drainage area
What are a few examples of interaction of freshwater and terrestrial systems?
For example nutrients, fish migrations, water, food, rain from a difference geographical area which can alter the catchment areas properties, water which falls into the lake
Define wet lands?
A balance between terrestrial and aquatic systems
What does terrestrial mean and what is the water version of this called?
Terrestrial means animals which can go on dry land, the water version is aquatic
What is the definition of a lake?
A body of inland water which does not flow out to the ocean
What is the term which describes a lake that has no outflow?
endorheic
What term describes lakes which drain into the sea?
Exorheic
What type of lakes would pollution be a problem for?
Endorheic as there is no outflow
What are the different ways that lakes can be formed?
A melted glacier, tectonic plates, volcano or an impact (such as an asteroid)
Explain three ways a volcano could become a lake?
The volcano has exploded, the volcano has collapsed or blockage
Volcano lakes tend to be green, in simple why?
Because they are highly acidic and saturated with volcanic gases
How is a tarn lake formed?
When the head of a glacier moves, there is a huge crater.
What type of lakes can be formed as result of glaciers?
Tarn lakes and ribbon lakes
