Water Cycle Flashcards
1
Q
What is interception?
A
When water is physically blocked by trees and other vegetation
2
Q
What is an Aquifer?
A
Huge stores of water beneath the water table
3
Q
What is Evapo-transpiration?
A
Water evaporating from vegetation
4
Q
What is infiltration?
A
Water soaks into the ground avoiding surface run-off
5
Q
What is through flow?
A
Lateral transfer of water through soil
6
Q
What is Percolation?
A
Water filtering through soil and porous rock
7
Q
What is the Cryosphere?
A
Store of water in a solid form
8
Q
Where is the most/least water stored and flowed through?
A
Most - Oceans
Least - Atmosphere
9
Q
What is the difference between blue and green water?
A
Blue - Visible
Green - Invisible
