Water Cycle

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INTERCEPTION
When plants intercept rainfall and slow down movement to the river. Reduces risk of flooding.
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EVAPORATION
When heat causes water to change from water to water vapour.
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THROUGHFLOW
Movement of water through the soil.
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GROUNDWATER FLOW
Movement of water through saturated rocks.
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INFILTRATION
When water is absorbed into the soil.
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CONDENSATION
When water vapour cools and turns back into water droplets forming clouds.
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PRECIPITATION
Any form of water falling from the sky. e.g. rain, snow hail, etc.
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Card 2

Front

When heat causes water to change from water to water vapour.

Back

EVAPORATION

Card 3

Front

Movement of water through the soil.

Back

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Card 4

Front

Movement of water through saturated rocks.

Back

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Card 5

Front

When water is absorbed into the soil.

Back

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