GEO 110 Lecture 7: LECTURE 7
14 Sep 2016
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There"s continuous interchange of water between atmosphere, geosphere, biosphere, hydrosphere, cryosphere; reason why water can"t be depleted. Water cycle helps to transfer water from one landmass to another (continents) Helps purify water as fresh water evaporates leaving continents behind. Helps in the nutrient recycling; rain water helps dissolve minerals which are transported from one location to another, making the water cycle a key part of humans. All rivers flow into the sea but the sea is never full is because of water cycle which causes evaporation of sea water. 71% of surface area of earth is sea water. Rapids r obstacles along the bed of the river which causes turbulence. Lower cause of the stream is characterized by the deposition of ____________- Hydraulic erosion occurs when streams use their share force to erode particles form the bed or bands and edges of the river.
