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What is the correct definition of infiltration?
Which of the following is not a transfer/process/flow in the hydrological cycle?
What term describes the water that moves over the surface of the ground?
What is the term for water vapor turning back into tiny water droplets?
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Which of the following accurately describes the hydrological cycle?
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Study Notes
The Hydrological Cycle
- The hydrological cycle is a continuous process that involves the movement of water on, above and below the surface of the Earth.
- The cycle is also known as the water cycle.
Processes in the Hydrological Cycle
- Evaporation: The process of liquid water turning into water vapor, driven by heat from the sun.
- Transpiration: The release of water vapor from plants.
- Condensation: Water vapor in the atmosphere cools and changes back into tiny water droplets, forming clouds.
- Precipitation: When the water droplets in clouds become heavy enough, they fall back to Earth as rain, snow, sleet, or hail.
- Interception: Water that is caught by vegetation before it reaches the ground.
- Infiltration: The process of water soaking into the ground.
- Percolation: Water moving vertically downwards through the soil and rocks.
- Surface Run-off: Water flowing over the land surface.
- Groundwater Flow: Water flowing sideways through the soil.
Drainage Basins
- Drainage basin: The area of land where all the water drains into a particular river or lake.
- Watershed: The boundary of a drainage basin, marked by higher ground.
- Confluence: The point where two rivers meet.
- Mouth: The place where a river enters a lake, sea or ocean.
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Description
Explore the essential processes of the hydrological cycle, also known as the water cycle. This quiz covers key concepts such as evaporation, transpiration, condensation, and precipitation. Test your understanding of how water moves on, above, and below the Earth's surface.
