The Hydrological Cycle (Leaving Cert Geography): Quizzes
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How many main stages make up the hydrological cycle?
How many main stages make up the hydrological cycle?
Four
What is the primary energy source driving the hydrological cycle?
What is the primary energy source driving the hydrological cycle?
The sun
Which factor increases the rate of evaporation?
Which factor increases the rate of evaporation?
Higher temperatures
How does wind affect evaporation?
How does wind affect evaporation?
It carries away water vapour
What is the dew point?
What is the dew point?
When air becomes saturated with moisture
What are condensation nuclei?
What are condensation nuclei?
Tiny particles like dust or salt
What is the key factor determining the type of precipitation?
What is the key factor determining the type of precipitation?
Temperature
Which form of precipitation consists of frozen raindrops?
Which form of precipitation consists of frozen raindrops?
Sleet
What happens on the leeward side of mountains?
What happens on the leeward side of mountains?
A rain-shadow effect occurs
When is runoff initiated?
When is runoff initiated?
When precipitation intensity exceeds infiltration
How does urbanisation affect runoff rates?
How does urbanisation affect runoff rates?
It significantly increases runoff
What are the two key zones involved in infiltration?
What are the two key zones involved in infiltration?
Aeration zone and saturation zone
Which soil type allows water to infiltrate most quickly?
Which soil type allows water to infiltrate most quickly?
Sandy soils