hydrological cycle or water cycle Flashcards
what is hydrology?
It is the study of surface and underground water.
What is the hydrological cycle?
It refers to the continueous movement of water between the atmosphere and the land.
What are the main steps of the hydrological cycle?
Evaporation
transpiration
condensation
precipitation
surface runoff
infiltration
What is evaporation?
This is where water is heated up.
What is transpiration?
It is the releasing of water in the air through plants and other vegetation.
What is condensation?
This is the process by which the warm air that rises, cools and condenses to form clouds.
What is precipitation?
This is the process by which clouds are moisture laden are released through rainfall.
What is infiltration?
This is where water moves downwards into the soil or rocks.
