The Global Hydrological Cycle 0.0 / 5 ? GeographyWater and riversGCSEEdexcel Created by: rashid7Created on: 16-02-16 17:32 Evaporation Water returns to the atmosphere in vapour form once it has been warmed by the sunlight. 1 of 9 Precipitation Moisture falling from the atmosphere in the form as rain, snow, sleet or hail. 2 of 9 Overland flow Rainfall flows quickly over the surface to reach rivers and lakes. 3 of 9 Through Flow Rainwater soaks into the soil (infiltration). The water flows through the soil until it reaches a river. 4 of 9 Ground water flow Once it has entered the soil, rainwater soaks into the rock below. It moves through pores and joints. 5 of 9 Transpiration Water vapour is lost through the stomata in the leaves. 6 of 9 Percolation Water flows vertically through the soil and rocks. 7 of 9 Interception Plants, trees and buildings collect precipitation. 8 of 9 Water Table Level below ground is saturated with water; it rises/falls depending on the amount of water. 9 of 9
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