Physical factors, seasonal changes and stores and flows of Water Cycle #4 Flashcards
1
Q
what is the main store of water
A
Ice in permafrost as temps are below freezing for most of the year.
2
Q
Why Is drainage poor?
A
Permafrost as cannot infiltrate soil.
3
Q
What does low temps inhibit in the winter?
A
Evaporatranspiration but some occurs in the summer from standing water, saturated soils and vegetation.
4
Q
Why is permeability low?
A
Permafrost and crystalline rocks which are
the main geology of the area and there’s is a very gentle gradient.
