Hydrological Cycle Water and Clouds Flashcards
1
Q
Where is most of the earth’s water?
A
The ocean
2
Q
Where is most of the earth’s fresh water?
A
Icecaps and Glaciers
3
Q
Where is most of the world’s fresh surface water?
A
Lakes
4
Q
It local evaporation is greater than precipitation…
A
Drought can occur and the ocean gets more saline.
5
Q
If precipitation is greater than evaporation:
A
Ground water will be replenished and runoff of excess water will return to the oceans and the oceans become locally fresher.
6
Q
What is sublimation?
A
changing from ice to vapor
