Water cycle Flashcards
1
Q
the climate system
A
- Made up of a complex set of components that interact with each other to produce earth’s climate.
- Earth is able to maintain near constant tempters and support life
2
Q
Evaporation
A
Liquid turning into vapour/gas
3
Q
Condensation
A
Steam/water vapour collecting as water droplets
4
Q
Precipitation
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Rain, snow, sleet, or hail that falls to the ground.
5
Q
Sublimation
A
Solid turning into a gas without passing through the common liquid phase.
6
Q
Transpiration
A
Water evaporating through a plant
7
Q
Percolation
A
Water passing through a filter (also Infiltration)
8
Q
Runoff
A
Water draining away
9
Q
Water Reservoirs
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a large natural or artificial lake, ocean, spring etc. that contains water
