The Hydrological Cycle 2.5 / 5 based on 2 ratings ? GeographyPopulation changeGCSEWJEC Created by: katieCreated on: 05-04-13 11:38 Precipitation Water falls to earth as either liquid (rain) or in a frozen state (snow, hail) 1 of 10 Condensation Water vapour (gas) changes back into water (liquid). It forms small droplets which are visible as clouds. 2 of 10 Surface Run - Off Most water returns to the sea in form of rivers. 3 of 10 Transpiration The transfer of water from plants to the air (as water vapour). 4 of 10 Evaporation The transfer of water from the sea to the air as water vapour. 5 of 10 Percolation Water moves towards rocks under the earth and travels to the river channel 6 of 10 Infiltration The transfer of water from the soil to the surface. 7 of 10 Ground Water Water stored in rocks following percolation. 8 of 10 Saturation When the soil is full of moisture. 9 of 10 Interception Trees catch rain on its leaves/branches before the precipitation reached the ground. 10 of 10
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