Define the term hydrologic cycle;
The continuous movement of water through the land, oceans and atmosphere
Outline the process of the hydrological cycle;
The saun heats the earth causing evaoration and transpiration from water bodies and plants
This causes water vapor to rise up in the atmosphere
As the water vapour rises its temperature falls beliw dew point it condenses to form clouds. This process is known as condenssation.
When the clouds are saturated with water droplets rht release it in form of precipitation (rain, dizzle, hail, snow, sleet ( And the process continues.
What type of system is the hydrological system known as?
A closed system
Why is the hydrological system know as a closed system?
It is know as a closed system because water cannot be added or lost.
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