WATER AND CARBON CYCLE - Hydrological Cycle Definitions Flashcards

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Precipitation

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Rain, snow, hail and sleet.

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Infiltration

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When water enters the ground.

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Interception

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When water is caught by tress and plants.

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Stem flow

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Water lands on plants and runs down their stems.

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Overland flow

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Anywhere water water flows over the land surface.

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Through flow

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When water water flows through the ground (through soil layer).

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Transpiration

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Where water vapour comes out of leaves.

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Evapotranspiration

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Water rises as vapour from the ground or released from leaves.

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Ground water

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Water deep in the ground.

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Soil water

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Water held between soil particles.

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Ground water flow

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The slow movement of ground water.

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Percolation

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Movement of water down through the ground.

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Surface storage

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Lakes, ponds and puddles.

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Ground water storage

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Water stored underground in bed rock.

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