Stores Flashcards
1
Q
Vegetation store
A
The leaves and branches of trees INTERCEPT precipitation so that it does not fall directly to the ground.
2
Q
Surface store
A
Non-infiltrated water is stored on the surface as puddles (temporary) or lakes (permanent)
3
Q
Soil water store
A
Infiltrated water stored in the sub-surface layers of the soil and water table
4
Q
Groundwater store
A
Percolated water held within aquifers below the water table (phreatic water)
5
Q
Channel store
A
All water stored in rivers, streams and other drainage channels
