Short and long term changes in the cycles Flashcards

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What are the seasonal changes in the water cycle?

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  • less precipitation and more evaporation in summer due to higher temps
  • reduce flow of water in winter due to water being stored as ice
  • reduced interception in winter when trees loose their leaves
  • in spring more interception due to increased vegetation
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What are the diurnal changes in the carbon cycle?

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  • more photosynthesis during the day
  • more respiration during the day
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What are long term changes in both water and carbon cycle?

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  • human activity like deforestation and fossil fuels
  • global warming
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