hydrological cycle info Flashcards
1
Q
why is atmospheric water important?
A
absorbs, reflects and scatters incoming solar radiation - temp to retain life
2
Q
what determines how much water the atmosphere can hold?
A
temperature
- cold air cannot hold as much water vapour
3
Q
latent heat
A
energy need to change a substance to diff state of matter
4
Q
what effects rate of evaporation?
A
- solar energy
- avalability of water
- humidity
- temp
