The hydrological cycle in a drainage basin Key terms and definitions 3.0 / 5 based on 1 rating ? GeographyWater and riversGCSEAll boards Created by: JessicaCreated on: 21-04-12 09:55 Evaporation Where liquid water changes to water vapour due to heat 1 of 15 Groundwater Water stored in rocks and soil beneath the water table 2 of 15 Precipitation Any form of moisture deposited on the earth's surface (e.g rain, fog, dew, frost, snow) 3 of 15 Throughflow Water which moves sideways through soil 4 of 15 Overland flow (or surface runoff) Water that runs on top of the land 5 of 15 Tributary A small river or stream which runs into a larger river 6 of 15 Water table The top of the ground water 7 of 15 Drainage basin An area drained by a river and it's tributes 8 of 15 Channel flow Watr which runs as a stream or a river 9 of 15 Infiltration Water which soaks vertical down into soil 10 of 15 Transpiration Where water is lost from within plant leaves 11 of 15 Interception Where plants prevent water from reaching the ground 12 of 15 Groundwater flow Water moving in rocks below the water table 13 of 15 Water shed The line marking the edge of the drainage basin 14 of 15 Percolation Where water soaks down into rocks 15 of 15
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