14 Questions
Which process involves water seeping into the soil from the surface?
Infiltration
What is the term for the release of water vapor from plants into the atmosphere?
Transpiration
What is the transformation of water vapor into liquid water, leading to cloud formation called?
Condensation
What is the term for water falling to the Earth’s surface in various forms due to gravitational pull?
Precipitation
What is the term for the flow of water over the land, often directed into bodies of water?
Surface Runoff
What is the term for water movement within the river channel?
Channel Flow
What is the term for downward water movement within the soil?
Percolation
What is the term for horizontal water movement in the saturated soil layer?
Groundwater Flow
What is the term for lateral water movement within the soil layer, parallel to the Earth’s surface?
Through Flow
Which factor contributes to increased flood risks as a consequence of deforestation?
Soil erosion
What is the main effect of deforestation on the hydrological cycle?
Reduced biodiversity
What is the consequence of deforestation on ecosystems?
Biodiversity loss
What is one of the impacts of deforestation on human activities?
Increased flood risks
What is the main effect of deforestation on natural water cycling?
Reduced surface runoff
Test your knowledge on the hydrological cycle and its importance in river environments. Learn about the processes of evaporation, condensation, precipitation, and infiltration in this closed system. Explore the inputs and characteristics of the world's water supply.
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