Hydrological Cycle Stores and Transfers

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Across
  1. 2. The movement of water from the surface into the ground.
  2. 4. The transformation of water vapor into liquid droplets, forming clouds.
  3. 6. The type of flow which is a horizontal movement of water within aquifers.
  4. 8. The largest store, containing approximately 97% of Earth's water.
  5. 9. When vegetation catches precipitation before it reaches the ground
  6. 11. The type of runoff where water flows overland. It occurs when the ground is saturated or impermeable.
  7. 13. Water held in the soil that supports plant growth.
  8. 14. Water released from clouds in the form of rain, snow, sleet, or hail.
  9. 16. The process where water changes from liquid to gas due to solar heating.
Down
  1. 1. Accounts for roughly 0.7% of total water and is a significant source of freshwater for human use.
  2. 3. Along with Glaciers they store about 2% of the total water as frozen freshwater.
  3. 5. The release of water vapor from plants.
  4. 7. Includes lakes, rivers, and reservoirs, making up around 0.01%.
  5. 10. Contains water vapor, which forms clouds and contributes to precipitation.
  6. 12. The deeper movement of water through soil and rocks.
  7. 15. Water moving through the soil towards rivers.