1
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2 main cryospheric processes?
A
Accumulation
Ablation
2
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How many glacial periods has there been in earths history ?
A
5
Most recent started 2.58 million years ago and continues today - quaternary glaciation.
3
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What was it like during glacial periods ?
A
Sea level 120m lower than present.
Continental glaciers covered Europe / n. America
Suspends hydrological cycle
4
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What was it like during interglacial periods?
A
Ablation exceeds accumulation.
Hydrological cycle returns.
water cycle
flashcards
Decks in class (27)
# Cards
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Types of Rainfall1
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Human Changes To Water Cycle1
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River Catchment - Mersey28
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+ And - Of Soil Drainagw7
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Deforestation- Human Changes3
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Dynamic Equilibrium In Water Cycle3
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Cryospheric Processes4
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Condensation5
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Evaporation4
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Atmospheric Water12
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Terrestrial Water20
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Cryosphere18
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The Flood Storm Hydrograph29
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Run Off Variation6
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River Regime5
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Water Balance18
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Transport Within The Global Water Cycle1
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Soil Drainage16
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Hydrosphere6
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Drainage Basin14
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Hillslope Hydrology13
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1. Type of Rainfall - Relief Rainfall (orographic effect)5
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2. Type of Rainfall - Convectional Rainfall4
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3. Types of Rainfall - Frontal Rainfall5
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Geological Component3
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Stores of Fresh Water9
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River Discharge9
