Unit-5 Hydrology-Part 1

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What is Infiltration?

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The process by which water on the ground surface enters the soil.

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What percentage of all the water on Earth is freshwater?

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2.5%.

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What does the pH of water determine?

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The acidity of water.

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What is the water cycle?

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The circulation of the Earth's water.

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What is subsidence?

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When the earth's surface sinks due to geologic or man-induced causes.

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What is Transpiration?

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The process by which water is absorbed by plants and released as vapor through their leaves.

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What is Groundwater?

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Water that is stored underground in aquifers.

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What is the significance of Turbidity in water?

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It measures the clarity of water and can indicate the presence of pollutants.

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What is Evaporation?

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The process by which water changes from liquid to vapor.

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What is Condensation?

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The process by which water vapor cools and changes back into liquid water.