QUIZ (hydrology and hydrologic cycle) Flashcards
(49 cards)
It is the study of water of the Earth such as its occurrence, circulation, distribution, properties and reaction with environment.
Hydrology
It is the study of atmosphere.
Meteorology
It is the study of the waters of the Earth and atmosphere.
Hydrometeorology
It includes precipitation such as rain, snow, and hail.
Atmospheric Water
It is the water present on Earth’s surface (e.g., rivers, lakes, seas, oceans).
Surface Water
It is the groundwater found below the Earth’s surface.
Subsurface Water
The global water composition of ‘Saltwater’
97.5%
The global water composition of ‘Freshwater’
2.5%
The freshwater breakdown of ‘snow and ice’
68.7%
The freshwater breakdown of ‘groundwater’
30.9%
The freshwater breakdown of ‘lakes and rivers’
0.4%
The _________ is a layer of gases surrounding Earth, held by gravity.
Atmosphere
It was composed of
78% nitrogen
21% Oxygen
1% Argon and trace gases
Clean Dry Air
It was composed of 0-4% by volume
Water Vapor
_________ such as dust, soot, and other particulates.
Impurities
Weather phenomena and climate occur here.
Troposphere ( 0 - 10 km )
Contains the ozone layer.
Stratosphere ( 10 - 50 km )
Meteors burn up in this layer.
Mesosphere ( 50 - 90 km )
Contains auroras and ionosphere.
Thermosphere ( 90 - 120 km )
Transition to outer space.
Exosphere ( > 120 km )
What is the 5 layers of atmosphere?
- Troposphere
- Stratosphere
- Mesosphere
- Thermosphere
- Exosphere
It describes how water moves, is stored, and transforms within the Earth’s system.
Hydrologic Cycle
Give the 5 storage areas
- Atmosphere (as vapor)
- Soil (as moisture-
- Surface Water (lakes, oceans, rivers)
- Plants and Animals
- Ground Water (aquifers)
Give at least 3 processes of hydrologic cycle
- Evaporation
- Transpiration
- Condensation
- Precipitation
- Runoff
- Infiltration
- Groundwater Flow
