Key Terms Water Cycle Flashcards
1
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What is atmospheric water
A
Water found in the atmosphere mainly water vapour with some liquid and ice crystals
2
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What is cryospheric water
A
Water locked up on the earths surface as ice
3
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What is the hydrosphere
A
A discontinuous layer of water at or near the earths surface. Including all liquid and frozen surface waters
4
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What is oceanic water
A
The water contained in the earths oceans and seas. Not including inland seas
5
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What is terrestrial water
A
This consists of groundwater, soul moisture, lakes,wetlands and rivers
