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Hydrology

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Water Cycle The continuous movement of water within the Earth and atmosphere.
Sun The driving force of the water cycle (provides energy)
Evaportation The process of liquid water changing into a gas (water vapor) by absorbing heat energy from the sun.
Transpiration The release of water from plant leaves .
Condensation The process of changing a gas (water vapor) to liquid water and creating clouds, fog or dew.
Dew Water that forms when vapor cools and condenses on a surface like grass
Precipitation The release of water in the form of rain, snow, sleet or hail.
Runoff Precipitation that has fallen back onto Earth's surface but is NOT absorbed (soaked) into the ground.
Infiltration The process of runoff water being absorbed, or soaked, into the ground.
Ground Water The water that has been absorbed into the gound.
Salinity The amount of dissolved salt in the water.
Density Increases as the temperature decreases.
Waves Movement of ENERGY created by wind.
Current Movement of water due to density differences and wind.
Surface Current large circular movements of water at or near the surface of the water. Created by wind.
Deep Current Large circular movements of water at the bottom of the ocean caused by density differences.
Tides Periodic rise and fall of ocean water.
Spring Tides Higher than normal high tides created when the Earth, moon and sun are in a straight line. Occurs during full and new moon phases.
Neap Tides Lower than normal high tides created when the Earth, moon and sun form a 90 degree angle. Occurs during 1st and 3rd quarter phases.
Water Conservation The responsible use and proper care of our water supply.
Created by: RobGelminiDMS
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