hydrolic cycke Flashcards
1
Q
what’s the hydronic cycle
A
the continuous movement of water on, above and below the surface of the earth
2
Q
steps of the cycle
A
-water moves from one reservoir to another (river to ocean, ocean to atm)
-does this via physical processes lien evaporation, condensation, precipitation
3
Q
purpose for the cycle
A
By transferring water from on r to another the water cycle purifies water, replenishes land with fresh water and transfers materials to different parts of the globe
4
Q
the ater cycle involves..
A
the exchange of heat, which leads to temp change
5
Q
gets exchanges influence the
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climate
6
Q
what are the heat exchanges?
A
water evaporates, takes energy from the surroundings, cools the environment
water condenses, releases energy, warms the environment
