Rivers Flashcards
1
Q
Throughflow
A
where water moves downwards through layers of soil.
2
Q
Channel Flow
A
downhill movement of water in rivers
3
Q
Groundwater Flow
A
Lateral movement of water from the water table
4
Q
Evaporation
A
A physical process where moisture is lost directly to the atmosphere from soil and water surfaces due to the suns heat
5
Q
Transpiration
A
A biological process where water is lost from stomata pores in plant leaves
6
Q
Precipitation
A
Rain, Fog, Snow and Hail
7
Q
The Hydrological System
A
A closed system
8
Q
The Drainage Basin System
A
An open system
9
Q
Flood Case Studies
A
Bangladesh (2004)... United Kingdom (2007)...
