GEOG 2051 : Test 2 Notes Geography 2051
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Hydrological cycle series of reservoirs that contain water with pathways and connections that allow the water to cycle through it. Residence time average amount of time water spends in a particular reservoir. Atmosphere small reservoir, residence time is several days. Rivers large reservoir, residence time is several weeks. Overall global balance/budget horizontal movement- advection shifting water from atmosphere over water to atmosphere over land. It goes from the atmosphere over land to the land surface. The hydrological cycle is driven almost entirely by solar energy. Aquifer an empty space where water can occupy and be stored. Zone of aeration zone above saturated zone that is filled with air. Recharge rate rate at which water is supplied. Represents inputs of water for ground water budget. The larger the recharge rate, the faster you can repump the water. Unconfined recharge rate open at surface for water to penetrate. Confined recharge rate water can"t get to it small recharge rate.
