Infiltration and percolation
Infiltration and percolation

Infiltration & Percolation in Relation to the Water (Hydrologic) Cycle

Infiltration & Percolation in Relation to the Water (Hydrologic) Cycle Infiltration is the seepage or entry of water into the soil. Infiltration constitutes the sole source of water to sustain…

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Transpiration
Transpiration

Evapotranspiration: Meaning, Definition & Importance

Evapotranspiration: Meaning, Definition & Importance   Evapotranspiration, as the name implies, is the combined net effect of evaporation and transpiration. Evapotranspiration uses a larger portion of preci pitation than the…

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Evaporation
Evaporation

Evaporation In Relation To The Water (Hydrologic) Cycle

Evaporation In Relation To The Water (Hydrologic) Cycle Evaporation is the phase change of liquid water into vapour. Evaporation is an important means of transferring energy between the surface and…

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Condensation
Close up. Ice cold glass Fresh water with ice cubes, background. Covered with water drops condensation.

CONDENSATION: What Is Condensation As It Relates To The Water Cycle?

CONDENSATION: What Is Condensation As It Relates To The Water Cycle? Condensation is the cooling of water vapour until it becomes a liquid. As the dew point is reached, water…

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