The Gobal Hydrologicol Cycle

Question 1

The global hydrological cycle is an example of a closed system which is driven by solar energy.

Answer 1

Yes, it does not have any inputs or outputs. The water can exist in different states for example the cryosphere in a solid form of snow and ice

Question 2

Store

Answer 2

Resoviour where water is held, e.g Ocean

Question 3

Fluxes

Answer 3

Rate if flow between the stores

Question 4

Processes

Answer 4

The physical mechanisms driving fixes between stores

Question 5

Cryosphere

Answer 5

Areas where water is from into snow or ice.

Question 6

Precipitation

Answer 6

The movement if water in any form from the atmosphere to the ground

Question 7

Evaporation

Answer 7

Change of liquid to water vapour

Question 8

The major impact of fluxes

Answer 8

The major fluxes are shown and driven by precipitation and evaporation, these have been quantified

Question 9

Residence times

Answer 9

The average time a water molecule will spend in a resoviour or store

Question 10

Storage of water in hydrological cycle

Answer 10

On land the water is stored in rivers, streams and and lakes, this is known as blue water. Water stored as soil in vegetation is known as green water.