Water Definitions Flashcards
(12 cards)
1
Q
Drainage basin
A
Area of land drained by river
2
Q
ENSO
A
Involves movement of water
El Nino Southern Oscilliation
3
Q
Infiltration
A
Movement of water into soil
4
Q
Integrated drainage basin management
A
Different actions which all work together to build a balanced management
5
Q
Percolation
A
Water moving vertically from soil into permeable rock
6
Q
Runoff
A
Water flowing over the surface
7
Q
Smart irrigation
A
Crops with reduced water supply to make crops resistant to water shortages
8
Q
Sublimation
A
Change of state when solid turns to gas
9
Q
Throughflow
A
Water moving horizontally through soil
10
Q
Transpiration
A
Movement of water in a plant
11
Q
Water budget
A
Balance between inputs and outputs
12
Q
Water sharing treaty
A
Agreements for transboundary sources
