Define
What is hydrology?
Hydrology is the study of water in the air, on the surface of thee earth and under ground.
what is the water table?
the water table is the level below which the pores of permeable rocks are filled with water.
What is a Spring?
A spring is a natural flow of the water issuing from the ground.
What is a river?
a large natural stream of water flowing in a channel to the sea, a lake, or another river.
which section of the river has a narrow v- shaped section?
the Upper Course
What is the hydrological cycle?
a series of transformations that occur on the earths surface and underground
What is a Throughfall?
A through fall water that dips from leaves to the soil during prolonged rainfall
What are the types of deltas?
acurate, bird's foot, Estuarine Deltas, Cuspate
What is the name of the main source of the river?
The mouth
arcuate deltas are what shaped?
arc- shaped
What are the components of the hydrological cycle?
-evaporation
-Evapo-transpiration
-condensation
-precipitation
-interception
what are some contaminants that may affect the water table?
- fertilisers
-pesticides
-industrial wastes
What is a drainage basin?
a river basin is an area that is drained by main or consequent stream that flows to the sea.
What are the three functions of a river?
Erosion, deposition and transportation
describe the shape of thee meander?
wave like
What is the main source of the hydrological cycle?
The Sun
What is the name on the zone that lies under the zone of non-saturation?
Intermediate zone
What are some advantages of underground water?
-high level of impurity
-a source of energy
-economy
-reliability
What is a Delta?
A delta is a low-lying, fan shaped plain consisting of an accumulation of successive layers of alluvium or silt at the mouth of a river
the upper course of the river is called the?
The head water zone
Rocks that are capable of holding water is called?
Aquifers
What is an artesian basin?
An artesian basin is a synclinal or basin-shaped rock structure consisting of permeable layers.
Name the types of Springs?
Strata springs
vauclusian springs
resurgent stream
What are the river processes?
suspension
traction
saltation
solution
What are the types of drainage basins?
Dendritic, Radial, Trellis and parallel