Earths Resources - Hydrosphere

the process of turning from liquid into vapour or gas.

the process of a vapour or gas turning into a liquid

moisture that falls from the air to the ground (rain, snow, sleet, hail, drizzle, fog, mist).

the evaporation of water from plants’ leaves, stems or flowers.

the precipitation that flows across the surface of the ground.

the physical movement of water through soil (relative to the soil’s porosity and permeability).

the movement of water through soil by gravity and capillary forces.

the horizontal flow of water within soil.

water that occupies pore spaces in soil and bedrock.

the movement of groundwater horizontally (towards a body of water)

atmosphere, oceans, ice, freshwater (rivers, streams, springs), groundwater (soil moisture, rock pores, crevices, aquifers)

drought can occur when there is a shortage of water availability. this can be associated with places with dry climates but it can occur in other areas such as scotland

flooding occurs when there is an increase in precipitation which may result in rising river levels. when the water is unable to infiltrate into the ground either due to saturation or impermeability, it will collect and flow over the surface