Lesson 1 - The Global Hydrological Cycle Flashcards
1
Q
State some stores of the hydrological cycle?
A
- Ocean
- Ice
- Groundwater
- Permafrost
- Soil moisture
- Atmosphere
- Rivers
- Lakes
2
Q
What is the largest store of the hydrological cycle?
A
The oceans are the largest store.
3
Q
State some fluxes of the hydrological cycle?
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- Ocean evaporation
- Groundwater flow
- Evaporation
- Transpiration
- Ocean to land water vapour transport
- Land precipitation
4
Q
What is the largest flux of the hydrological cycle?
A
Ocean evaporation is the largest flux of the hydrological cycle.
5
Q
What is a closed system?
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A closed system occurs when there is transfer of energy but no external inputs or outputs. No matter can enter the system.
6
Q
What is an open system?
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An open system receives inputs from and transfers outputs of energy and matter to other systems.
7
Q
What type of system is the global hydrological cycle?
A
The global hydrological cycle is an example of a closed system driven by solar energy and gravitational potential energy.
