GEOG 3105 Final: GEOG3104 WATERSHED EXAM REVIEW

• School: Carleton University
• Department: Geography
• Course: GEOG 3105
• Professor: Dr. Totten

Document Summary

The study of physical hydrology concerns itself with the occurrence, movement and physical properties of water on and below the earths surface. Measure the properties of bodies of water, such as volume and stream flow. Collect water and soil samples to test for certain properties, such as the ph or pollution levels. Analyze data on the environmental impacts of pollution, erosion, drought, and other problems. Atmospheric water: water contained in the air above the land surface (water vapour, and liquid water as rain) Surface water: water stored on the surface in ponds, lakes, streams and rivers. Water table: water at some depth below the land surface, entering pores in the soil. Ground water or saturated zone: water below the water table. Describes how water in the ocean is heated by the sun, evaporates and is carried over the earth in atmospheric circulation was water vapour. In earths atmosphere the water vapour condenses to form tiny water droplest (clouds)