The Water Cycle Flashcards
1
Q
Where is earths water
A
96.5% of all water in oceans
68.7% of freshwater in glaciers
2
Q
Oceanic water
A
Covers approximately 72% of planets surface
Salts allow it to stay liquid below 0 degrees
3
Q
Atmospheric water
A
Exists in three states - solid, liquid and gas
Water vapour is the most important greenhouse gas as it absorbs, reflects and scatters incoming radiation keeping the temperature habitable
4
Q
Terrestrial water
A
Surface water, ground water, soil water and biological water
