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Hydrology
Question | Answer |
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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. |