Hydrological cycle Flashcards
1
Q
Name 5 stores of water
A
- atmosphere
- vegetation
- land
- permafrost
- ice
- soil moisture
- groundwater
- rivers/lakes/reservoirs
- oceans
2
Q
True or false: the hydrological cycle is a closed system
A
True
3
Q
Is a drainage baisin considered an open or closed system?
A
An open system
4
Q
What is a deficit of water?
A
A lack of water
5
Q
What is a surplus of water?
A
More water than needed
6
Q
What is the water balance equation and what does each letter stand for?
A
P = Q + E ( + / - change in storage )
P = precipitation Q = run off E = evapotranspiration
7
Q
Define residence time
A
How long water remains in a store
8
Q
What is fossil water?
A
Extremely old water, not accessed or processed for a long period of time