Hydrological Cycle 0.0 / 5 ? GeographyWater and riversGCSENone Created by: Rachel ElamCreated on: 04-09-14 15:03 Permeable Rocks Rocks that can absorb water or that let water pass through them. 1 of 9 Evapotranspiration A combination of transpiration and evaporation in the atmosphere. 2 of 9 Infiltration When water soaks into the soil. 3 of 9 Condensation When water changes state, from a gas to a liquid. 4 of 9 Impermeable rocks Rocks that cannot absorb water or can’t allow water to pass through them. 5 of 9 Percolation Downward movement of water through soil and bedrock. 6 of 9 Evaporation When water changes state, from a liquid to a gas. 7 of 9 Aquifer A permeable rock that stores and transfers water. 8 of 9 Saturation Something porous holding as much liquid or moisture as can be absorbed. 9 of 9
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