chapter 3= water and its spatial distribution Flashcards

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what r the physical states of water

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solid [snow] liquid [water] gas [water vapour]

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2
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where is water found

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water stores/ freshwater/ saltwater

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3
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give examples of water stores

A

glaciers, oceans, lakes, rivers, groundwater, soil

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4
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what is the hydrological cycle

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  1. precipitation
  2. groundwater
  3. surface runoff
  4. evaporation
  5. transpiration
  6. condensation
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5
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what is a waterbudget

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its the water surplus and the water deficit

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6
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what is net change in storage?

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input - output [ input= precipitation] [output=surface runoff, evaporation, transpiration]

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