the water cycle key definitions

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  • Created on: 02-06-21 19:45
the area of land surrounding a river, in which the river receives water and subsequently drains it
drainage basin
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when water is caught by the trees and plants
interception
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when water lands on plants and runs down their stems
stem flow
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anywhere water flows over the land surface
overland flow
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the movement of water down through the soil
through flow
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where water vapour comes out of leaves
transpiration
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evaporation from the land surface plus transpiration from plants
evapotranspiration
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when water flows through the ground / rock
groundwater flow
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lakes, ponds and puddles are an example of this
surface storage
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any ground that remains completely frozen at 0 degrees or lower for two years
permafrost
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when water is caught by the trees and plants

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interception

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when water lands on plants and runs down their stems

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anywhere water flows over the land surface

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the movement of water down through the soil

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