Rivers
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Name the 4 parts of the water cycle.
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What happens to water particles when the sun warms them?
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Water vapour changes state when it condenses to form clouds. What happens to the water particles?
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Clouds are made of water droplets, which float in the air. Why do these water droplets eventually fall as rain?
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When rain falls on natural areas, what 3 things does it have to pass through before it finally gets into the river? (Look at the picture as well as the words!)
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In built-up areas the water flows in a different way from natural areas. Name some differences? (Look at the picture as well as the words!)
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Where will you find surface run-off taking place?
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Name 3 types of precipitation.
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Over which part of a river valley may the river spread in times of flood?
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What name is given to the water level in the ground, below which the rocks are saturated?
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