water cycle - transport within the global water cycle Flashcards
1
Q
how much higher is precipitation over continents than oceans?
A
three times
2
Q
what does the amount of precipitation over land indicate?
A
that there is a considerable recirculation of water over land
3
Q
when is the recirculation largest?
A
during the summer
4
Q
where is recirculation largest?
A
in tropical areas
5
Q
where does most of the pacific oceans water recirculate?
A
in the pacific
6
Q
is there much net transport between pacific and land?
A
no
