Hydrological Cycle Flashcards

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Evaporation

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The process by which liquid, such as water, changes to water vapour when it is warmed

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Condensation

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The process by which water vapour changes to a liquid (rain) or a solid (snow) when cooled.

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Evaporation

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The process by which liquid, such as water, changes to water vapour when it is warmed.

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4
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Groundwater

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Water stored in rocks following percolation.

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5
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Groundwater flow

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The movement of water through porous rocks.

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6
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Infiltration

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Movement (transfer) of water into the soil from the surface.

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7
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Interception

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When plants prevent rainfall reaching the ground.

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8
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Percolation

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Movement (transfer) of water into underlying rocks.

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9
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The deposition of moisture usually from clouds. It includes rain, hail, snow, sleet, dew, frost and fog.

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Precipitation

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10
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When the soil is full of moisture.

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Saturation

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11
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Water flowing across the surface of the ground and into rivers.

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Surface run-off

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12
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The flow of water down a slope through the soil.

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Throughflow

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13
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The process by which water from plants changes into water vapour.

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Transpiration

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14
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The level at which saturation occurs in the ground or soil.

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Water Table

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