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1
Q

Infiltration

A

Movement of water into the soil from the surface.

2
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Percolation

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Movement of water into underlying rocks

3
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Groundwater storage

A

Water stored in rocks following percolation

4
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Saturation

A

When soil is full of water

5
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Water table

A

The level at which saturation occurs in the ground or soil

6
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Inputs

A

Things which enter the system

7
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Outputs

A

Things which leave the system

8
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Transfers or flows

A

Movements within the system

9
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Stores

A

Held within the system