geography Flashcards
evaporation
sun heats up ocean and water evaporates turning from water to gas then rises
transpiration
when water in plants is lost through the leaves and becomes vapor
condensation
the water vapour in the wind is carried by the wind and eventually cools to make droplets
precipiation
water droplets are blown into eachother by wind and becomes bigger and will fall down as rain,snow or hail
surface run off
excess water that flows over land when the soil below is flooded.
groundwater flow
water that is in soil below ground level.
what does boltss stand for?
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value of water?
the value people place on water will vary according to their standard of living, income, culture, location and the way they use their water
economic value
agriculture industry and goods
spiritual value
religious and spiritual belief
cultural value