Mi-Star 6.1 ~ Water Cycle

Front

Water that falls to the ground in the form of rain, snow, sleet, etc.

Back

Precipitation

Front

Water located on the surface of the earth such as lakes and streams.

Back

Surface Water

Front

Water that drains over the surface of the earth after falling as precipitation.

Back

Runoff

Front

When water drains down into the ground/soil.

Back

Infiltration

Front

Water held underground in the soil or in pores and crevices in rock.

Back

Groundwater

Front

The movement of groundwater, which occurs very slowly.

Back

Groundwater Movement

Front

Height above or below a given location.

Back

Elevation

Front

The force that pulls things towards the earth.

Back

Gravity

Front

An area of higher elevation land that dictates where surface water and groundwater drain.

Back

Watershed

Front

What is the source of energy that causes water to move?

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Energy Driver