QUIZ (hydrology and hydrologic cycle) Flashcards
It is the study of water of the Earth such as its occurrence, circulation, distribution, properties and reaction with environment.
Hydrology
It is the study of atmosphere.
Meteorology
It is the study of the waters of the Earth and atmosphere.
Hydrometeorology
It includes precipitation such as rain, snow, and hail.
Atmospheric Water
It is the water present on Earth’s surface (e.g., rivers, lakes, seas, oceans).
Surface Water
It is the groundwater found below the Earth’s surface.
Subsurface Water
The global water composition of ‘Saltwater’
97.5%
The global water composition of ‘Freshwater’
2.5%
The freshwater breakdown of ‘snow and ice’
68.7%
The freshwater breakdown of ‘groundwater’
30.9%
The freshwater breakdown of ‘lakes and rivers’
0.4%
The _________ is a layer of gases surrounding Earth, held by gravity.
Atmosphere
It was composed of
78% nitrogen
21% Oxygen
1% Argon and trace gases
Clean Dry Air
It was composed of 0-4% by volume
Water Vapor
_________ such as dust, soot, and other particulates.
Impurities
Weather phenomena and climate occur here.
Troposphere ( 0 - 10 km )
Contains the ozone layer.
Stratosphere ( 10 - 50 km )
Meteors burn up in this layer.
Mesosphere ( 50 - 90 km )
Contains auroras and ionosphere.
Thermosphere ( 90 - 120 km )
Transition to outer space.
Exosphere ( > 120 km )
What is the 5 layers of atmosphere?
- Troposphere
- Stratosphere
- Mesosphere
- Thermosphere
- Exosphere
It describes how water moves, is stored, and transforms within the Earth’s system.
Hydrologic Cycle
Give the 5 storage areas
- Atmosphere (as vapor)
- Soil (as moisture-
- Surface Water (lakes, oceans, rivers)
- Plants and Animals
- Ground Water (aquifers)
Give at least 3 processes of hydrologic cycle
- Evaporation
- Transpiration
- Condensation
- Precipitation
- Runoff
- Infiltration
- Groundwater Flow
It defines as the liquid to vapor from surfaces.
Evaporation
It defines as the vapor from plants.
Transpiration
It defines as the vapor to liquid (clouds).
Condensation
It defines as the rain, snow, hail, etc.
Precipitation
It defines as the flow over land to bodies of water.
Runoff
It defines as the water entering soil.
Infiltration
It defines as the movement within soil and rocks.
Groundwater Flow
Give the 4 Water Transformation in the Cycle
- Liquid to Gas
- Gas to Liquid
- Gas to Solid
- Solid to Liquid
It is the evaporation and tranpiration
Liquid to Gas
It is the Condensation and Precipitation
Gas to Liquid
It is the Formation and Hail
Gas to Solid
It is the Snowmelt and Ice melting
Solid to Liquid
It is the rising temperatures increase evaporation and disrupt precipitation patterns.
Climate Change
It is more frequent extreme weather events (droughts, storms.)
Climate Change
It increases runoff and reduces infiltration.
Urbanization
It decreases transpiration.
Deforestation
It affects the water quality in every part of the cycle.
Pollution
Give examples of human activities causing climate change:
- Urbanization
- Deforestation
- Pollution
Give the 3 sources of water
- Atmospheric Water
- Surface Water
- Subsurface Water
The Earth’s atmosphere is compose of:
- Clean Dry Air
- Water Vapor
How many km is the Troposphere?
0 - 10 km
How many km is the Stratosphere?
10 - 50 km
How many km is the Mesosphere?
50 - 90 km
How many km is the Thermosphere?
90 - 120 km
How many km is the Exosphere?
> 120 km
