Components of the Drainage basin

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Across
  1. 1. the continuous circulation of water between land, sea and air. (12, 5)
  2. 6. water which is moving over the surface of the land. (7, 6)
  3. 7. water which is moving horizontally through the bedrock towards a sea or river. (11, 4)
  4. 9. the end of a river where it meets the sea, ocean or lake. (5)
  5. 10. the process whereby precipitation is prevented from falling onto the ground by plants. It slows run-off and reduces the risk of flash flooding. (12)
  6. 13. the movement of water into the soil from the earth's surface. (12)
  7. 14. a form of moisture in the atmosphere, such as rainfall, sleet, snow and fog. (13)
  8. 15. the continuous circulation of water between land, sea and air. (5, 5)
  9. 16. water which is moving over the surface of the land. (8, 4)
Down
  1. 2. an area of land drained by a river and all of its tributaries. (8, 5)
  2. 3. the process by which water is transferred from the land from surfaces and plants. (18)
  3. 4. water which is moving through the soil. (11)
  4. 5. the movement of water from the soil into the bedrock. (11)
  5. 8. a stream which flows into a larger river. (9)
  6. 11. the boundary between drainage basins; it is often a ridge of high land. (9)
  7. 12. the starting point of a river; it may be a lake, glacier or marsh. (6)