The Water Cycle (Leaving Cert CASD): Flashcards
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Water cycle
Water cycle
Endless movement of water through Earth's systems
Three states of water
Three states of water
Solid (ice), liquid (water), gas (water vapour)
Pools in water cycle
Pools in water cycle
Places where water is stored on Earth
Fluxes in water cycle
Fluxes in water cycle
Processes that move water between different pools
% of Earth's water that is saltwater
% of Earth's water that is saltwater
97.5%
% of freshwater in glaciers & ice caps
% of freshwater in glaciers & ice caps
68%
Evaporation
Evaporation
Liquid water absorbs energy & transforms into water vapour
Transpiration
Transpiration
Water evaporation from plant leaves
Condensation
Condensation
Water vapour cools & transforms back into liquid droplets
Effect of warmer air on water vapour
Effect of warmer air on water vapour
Can hold more water vapour before becoming saturated