Hydrological Cycle Flashcards

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What is the Hydrological Cycle?

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The water cycle, is the continual movement of water in the Earth’s Atmospheric System.

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What are the main processes of the hydrological cycle?

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Precipitation
Evaporation
Condensation

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What is Evaporation?

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Evaporation is the process that transforms liquid water into its gaseous form; water vapor

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What is Condensation?

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Condensation is the transformation of water vapor in the atmosphere into liquid water.

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What is Precipitation?

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Precipitation is water released from clouds in the form of rain, freezing rain, sleet, snow, or hail.

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What are the other processes of the water cycle aside from the main processes?

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Infiltration
Percolation
Surface Run-off
Transpiration

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