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Clevedon School Geography 3.1.1.2B The Water Cycle - Processes Driving Change in the Magnitude of these Stores over Time and Space.

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Condensation
Transfer of water from a gaseous state to a liquid, eg in the formation of clouds.
Latent heat
Heat released through the conversion of water from one state to another.
Evaporation
Transfer of liquid water to gaseous state (water vapour). Mostly from oceans to the atmosphere.
Sublimation
Transfer of solid water (ice) directly to gaseous state (water vapour) from a glacier.
Melting
Transfer of solid water (ice) to a liquid, creating meltwater.
Freezing
Converting liquid water in to a frozen state (ice).
De-sublimations/Deposition
Transfer of water in a gaseous state (water vapour) directly to a frozen state (ice) such as hoar frost on trees.
Evapotranspiration
Transfer of liquid water from plants to a gaseous state (water vapour)
Dew point
The temperature at which a body of air at a given atmospheric pressure becomes fully saturated.
Precipitation
Transfer of water from clouds to the surface of the earth.
Snow melt
Large transfer of water from glaciers to rivers especially in summer months.
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