Hydrological cycle Flashcards

1
Q

Name 5 stores of water

A
  • atmosphere
  • vegetation
  • land
  • permafrost
  • ice
  • soil moisture
  • groundwater
  • rivers/lakes/reservoirs
  • oceans
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2
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True or false: the hydrological cycle is a closed system

A

True

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3
Q

Is a drainage baisin considered an open or closed system?

A

An open system

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4
Q

What is a deficit of water?

A

A lack of water

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5
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What is a surplus of water?

A

More water than needed

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6
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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
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7
Q

Define residence time

A

How long water remains in a store

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8
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What is fossil water?

A

Extremely old water, not accessed or processed for a long period of time

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