The Water Cycle Flashcards
1
Q
Define
Transpiration
A
Water vapour released by plants
2
Q
Define
Infiltration
A
Water on the ground seeps into the soil
3
Q
Define
Surface runoff
A
The rapid flow of water over the ground
4
Q
Define
Throughflow
A
The slower flow of water through the soil
5
Q
Define
Interception
A
Precipitation lands on the tree rather than falling directly to the ground
6
Q
Define
Precipitation
A
Water falls to the ground as rain, hail, sleet or snow
7
Q
Define
Condensation
A
Water vapour turns back into water droplets as the air cools
8
Q
Define
Evaporation
A
Water heats up and turns into water vapour
