hydrosphere

Question 1

Evaporation

Answer 1

The transfer of water from the sea to the air as water vapour.

Question 2

Condensation

Answer 2

Water vapour (gas) changes back into water (liquid). it forms small droplets which are visible as clouds.

Question 3

Precipitation

Answer 3

Water falls to earth as either liquid (rain) or in a frozen state (snow)

Question 4

Stream/Surface runoff

Answer 4

Most water returns to the sea in the form of rivers

Question 5

Evapotranspiration

Answer 5

Evaporation of moisture from vegitation

Question 6

Groundwater Flow

Answer 6

Some water returns to the sea as groundwater through soil and rocks. Eg through Limestone.

Question 7

Infiltration

Answer 7

When rainfall seeps into soil.

Question 8

Percolation

Answer 8

When water seeps down through/into rocks.

Question 9

Throughflow

Answer 9

When water travels downwards through soil back into the sea.

Question 10

Groundwater Zone

Answer 10

Storage area for water which is slowly released back to the sea via springs and rivers.

Question 11

Interception

Answer 11

When precipitation is stopped from falling to the surface by leaves or dense forests.