Definitions
Evaporation
The transformation of water from a liquid into a gas, a process which humidifies the atmosphere.
Condensation
The transformation of water from a gas into a liquid, and the processes that lead to condensation.
Transport
The movement of water through the atmosphere.
Precipitation
The transfer of water from the atmosphere to land. Rain, snow, hail, sleet, and freezing rain are discussed.
Groundwater
Water located below ground and how it returns to the surface.
Transpiration
Transfer of water to the atmosphere by plants and vegetation.
Runoff
Rivers, lakes, and streams transport water from land to the oceans. Too much rainfall can cause excess runoff, or flooding.
Student Activity: Find the meaning of the following terms -
Greywater:
Salinity:
Purify:
Erosion:
Effluent:
Desalination:
The transformation of water from a liquid into a gas, a process which humidifies the atmosphere.
Condensation
The transformation of water from a gas into a liquid, and the processes that lead to condensation.
Transport
The movement of water through the atmosphere.
Precipitation
The transfer of water from the atmosphere to land. Rain, snow, hail, sleet, and freezing rain are discussed.
Groundwater
Water located below ground and how it returns to the surface.
Transpiration
Transfer of water to the atmosphere by plants and vegetation.
Runoff
Rivers, lakes, and streams transport water from land to the oceans. Too much rainfall can cause excess runoff, or flooding.
Student Activity: Find the meaning of the following terms -
Greywater:
Salinity:
Purify:
Erosion:
Effluent:
Desalination: