The water cycle Flashcards
(10 cards)
1
Q
What is condensation?
A
Water vapour turning into droplets
2
Q
What is channel flow ?
A
Movement of water in streams and rivers
3
Q
What is evaporation ?
A
Water turning into water vapour
4
Q
What is groundwater flow ?
A
Movement of water underground
5
Q
What is infiltration ?
A
The seeping of water into the soil
6
Q
What is interception ?
A
Collection of water by vegetation
7
Q
What is overland flow ?
A
The flow of water over the Earth’s surface
8
Q
What is precipitation ?
A
Water, hail or snow that falls on Earth’s surface
9
Q
What is through flow ?
A
The movement of water through soil
10
Q
What is transpiration ?
A
The loss of moisture through plants
