WATER AND CARBON CYCLE - Hydrological Cycle Definitions Flashcards
1
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Precipitation
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Rain, snow, hail and sleet.
2
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Infiltration
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When water enters the ground.
3
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Interception
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When water is caught by tress and plants.
4
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Stem flow
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Water lands on plants and runs down their stems.
5
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Overland flow
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Anywhere water water flows over the land surface.
6
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Through flow
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When water water flows through the ground (through soil layer).
7
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Transpiration
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Where water vapour comes out of leaves.
8
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Evapotranspiration
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Water rises as vapour from the ground or released from leaves.
9
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Ground water
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Water deep in the ground.
10
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Soil water
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Water held between soil particles.
11
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Ground water flow
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The slow movement of ground water.
12
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Percolation
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Movement of water down through the ground.
13
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Surface storage
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Lakes, ponds and puddles.
14
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Ground water storage
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Water stored underground in bed rock.
