Hydrological Cycle Definitions Flashcards
1
Q
precipitation
A
rain, snow, hail and sleet
2
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infiltration
A
when water enters the ground
3
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interception
A
water caught by trees and plantS
4
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stem flow
A
water flowing down plants and stems
5
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overland flow
A
anywhere water flows over land surface
6
Q
through flow
A
when water flows through the ground
7
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transpiration
A
where water vapour comes out of leaves
8
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evapotranspiration
A
water rises as vapour from the ground or released from leaves
9
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ground water flow
A
the slow movement of groundwater
10
Q
soil water
A
water held between soil particles
11
Q
ground water
A
water deep in the ground
12
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percolation
A
movement of water through the ground
13
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surface storage
A
lakes, ponds and puddles
14
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groundwater storage
A
water stored underground in bed rock
