The Hydrological Cycle (Leaving Cert Geography): Flashcards
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Other name for hydrological cycle
Other name for hydrological cycle
Water cycle
4 main stages of hydrological cycle
4 main stages of hydrological cycle
Evaporation, condensation, precipitation, runoff
Evaporation definition
Evaporation definition
Water transforms from liquid to vapour
Energy source driving evaporation
Energy source driving evaporation
The sun
Condensation definition
Condensation definition
Water vapour transforms back into liquid form
Dew point
Dew point
Temperature at which air becomes saturated with water vapour
Condensation nuclei
Condensation nuclei
Tiny particles water droplets attach to (dust, salt, etc.)
Precipitation's role
Precipitation's role
Brings water back to Earth's surface
4 forms of precipitation
4 forms of precipitation
Rain, snow, sleet, hail
Factor determining precipitation type
Factor determining precipitation type
Temperature
Other name for runoff
Other name for runoff
Surface runoff
Infiltration
Infiltration
Water from precipitation soaks into the ground
Percolation
Percolation
Water moves downward through soil and rock layers
Zone of aeration
Zone of aeration
Soil layer with both air and water-filled spaces
Zone of saturation
Zone of saturation
Layer where all available spaces are filled with water