Hydrology Vocabulary Quiz
Using the word bank below, match the words with their correct definitions. In order to be graded correctly,
you must spell the words correctly
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Word Bank (copy and paste):
Abrasion, Capillarity, Deposition, Discharge, Erosion, Evapotranspiration, Hydrology, Impermeable, Infiltration, Meander, Permeable, Porosity, Water Table, Weathering, Zone of Aeration, Zone of Saturation
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To drop off due to a decrease in velocity.
2
The study of water.
3
To break down.
4
Allows water to flow through.
5
A bend in a river or stream.
6
The portion of the soil which is filled with air.
7
All water that enters the atmosphere.
8
The ability of water to rise in small openings.
9
How much water is flowing in a stream/river.
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Does not allow water to flow through.
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The interface between the zone of aeration and zone of saturation.
12
The amount of space between particles.
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To seep through due to gravity.
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The portion of the soil which is filled with water.
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To pick up due to an increase in velocity.
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Rubbing together.
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