Rivers Key Words Flashcards

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1
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What does Permeable mean?

A

Lets water soak through

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What does Evaporation mean?

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When water turns to gas and rises.

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3
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What does ground water mean?

A

When rain soaks into the ground

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What does impermeble mean?

A

Will not let water soak through

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5
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What does the sun mean?

A

Provide heat and powers the water cycle?

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What does interception mean?

A

When leaves catch some rain as it falls

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What does condensation mean?

A

When gas turns into clouds

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What does surface runoff mean?

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When rainwater runs over the surface

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What does precipitation mean?

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When some form of water falls from the clouds

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