Hydrological cycle Flashcards
1
Q
Condensation
A
A change from gas to liquid
2
Q
Precipitation
A
Rain, snow, sleet , hail etc
3
Q
Transpiration
A
The transfer of water from plants to the air as water vapour
4
Q
Surface run off
A
When water runs across the land back to the sea
5
Q
Interception
A
When leaves catch rain as it falls
6
Q
Infiltration
A
When water soaks into the soil
7
Q
Permeable
A
Allows water to pass through
8
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Impermeable
A
Will not let water pass through
9
Q
Through flow
A
When water flows sideways through soil to get back to the river
10
Q
Ground water flow
A
When water flows deep underground through rocks to get to the river
11
Q
Percolation
A
When water soaks down through rocks deep underground
12
Q
Evaporation
A
A change from liquid to gas
13
Q
Hydrological cycle
A
The process of water moving around the earth through the land, sea and atmosphere
