Geography Dainage Basin

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Condensation
Water turns from vapour (gas) into liquid as the temperature drops to form clouds.
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Infiltration
The downward movement of water from the surface of land into the soil.
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Surface Run-Off
Water flows over the land in rivers and tributaries.
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Evaporation
Liquid water turns into water vapour (gas) and rises into the atmosphere.
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Ground Water
Water stored deep underground in caves.
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Interception
As precipitation falls it gets caught on leaves and branches of vegetation, slowing down its movement to the group.
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Throughflow
Soil moisture moves downhill, travelling through the soil.
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Precipitation
All forms of moisture in the atmosphere (rain, snow, sleet, hail etc).
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Ground Water Flow
The horizontal movement of water deep underground in the rock and cave systems.
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Evapotranspiration
A combination of water given off by pools, lakes, rivers as well as by plants during respiration.
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Transpiration
Water given off by plants in respiration.
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Percolation
The vertical movement of water from the soil layer deeper down into the bedrock.
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Card 2

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The downward movement of water from the surface of land into the soil.

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Infiltration

Card 3

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Water flows over the land in rivers and tributaries.

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Card 4

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Liquid water turns into water vapour (gas) and rises into the atmosphere.

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Card 5

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Water stored deep underground in caves.

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