water cycle Flashcards
1
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steps of water cycle
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- precipitation
- surface run off/interception
- infiltration/stem flow
- groundwater flow
- river dishcharge
- evaporation
- condensation
2
Q
local scale water cycle stores
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groundwater
soil water
rivers
interception
3
Q
local scale water cycle flows
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infiltration
percolation
through flow
surface run off
groundwater flow
stream flow
stem flow
4
Q
the water balance
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expresses the porcess of water storage and transfer in a drainage basin system
5
Q
impacts to water cycle - deforestation
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less intereption - soil erosion - increase surface run off and flash flooding
6
Q
impacts to water cycle - storm events
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increased run pff and water storage
7
Q
impacts to water cycle - seasonal changes
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more interception in summer months - cold months reduce flows
8
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impacts to water cycle
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