Year 8 - Rivers Keyword Recap

2. The removal of trees and forests, which reduces transpiration and can increase runoff and erosion.
5. Water that flows over the ground when the soil is saturated or when rain falls too fast to be absorbed.
7. A surface or material that does not allow water to pass through it, like concrete or clay.
9. Water that falls from the atmosphere to the ground in forms like rain, snow, sleet, or hail.
10. The downward movement of water through soil and rock layers beneath the surface.
11. The movement of water stored underground in soil or rock, usually slowly towards rivers or lakes.
12. The process where water vapor cools and changes back into liquid, forming clouds.
14. A channel or pipe that carries away unwanted water, often used in urban areas to prevent flooding.
15. The sides of a river or stream, which help contain the flow of water.

1. The process of water soaking into the ground from the surface.
3. The horizontal movement of water through the soil, especially through the upper layers, toward rivers.
4. The release of water vapor into the air from plant leaves.
6. The practice of growing crops or raising animals, which can affect the water cycle through irrigation or soil disruption.
8. The process where water changes from liquid to vapor due to heat, usually from the sun.
13. A barrier built across a river to control the flow of water, often used for storage, flood prevention, or electricity.