Rivers Flashcards
1
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condensation
A
occurs when water vapour rises and cools, forming clouds
2
Q
groundwater
A
Deep below the surface water is flowing through rock
3
Q
infiltration
A
water seeps into the soil from the ground surface
4
Q
percolation
A
water stored i the soi seeps into the water below
5
Q
surface run off
A
water flowing over the ground surface and in rivers
6
Q
throughflow
A
some water below the ground flows through the soil
7
Q
drainage density
A
total length of all streams in drainage basin / the total area of the drainage basin
8
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