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Rainfall is absorbed by soil, and runs off soil to form streams, lakes, and rivers. Absorbed water migrates through soil and becomes part of the aquifer, or groundwater. And if you write in this area, the computer assumes your question has been answered, and sends it to the already answered pile. If you WANT an answer, don't write in the answer block.
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What would happen to the oceans if surface runoff and groundwater flow did not occur?
the oceans would become smaller
Are base flow same as groundwater?
Base flow is the portion of streamflow that comes from groundwater discharge, but it is not exactly the same as groundwater. Groundwater refers to the water stored underground in aquifers, while base flow specifically refers to the contribution of groundwater to streamflow during dry periods when surface runoff is low.
What is the groundwater flow?
The flow of groundwater is an aquifer.
What is the movement of underground water?
Groundwater flow.
What is the difference between throughflow and groundwater flow?
Through flow is the horizontal movement of water through the soil zone. Groundwater flow is the movement of water through the bedrock, which is typically an aquifer
What affects groundwater flow?
Groundwater flow is affected by factors such as the permeability of the rock or sediment through which it moves, the slope of the water table, and the presence of fractures or faults that may enhance or restrict flow. Human activities, such as pumping water from wells or constructing barriers like dams, can also influence groundwater flow patterns.
What is the movement of water underground called?
Groundwater flow.
Does groundwater sometimes flow out of the surface in artesian wells?
True
What is the water that seeps through rocks and soil called?
ground water Groundwater is located beneath the soil surface. A sustainable amount of ground water creates an aquifer. The point at which the soil and rocks become completely saturated is the water table. Groundwater will flow to the surface naturally. The study of groundwater is hydrogeology.
What would happen to the oceans if surface runoff and groundwater flow were reduced for example by the growth of ice sheets during an ice age?
The ocean would become smaller.
Is Stream flow down slope?
yes through surface run-off or groundwater flow
How well pores are connected to allow groundwater flow is known as?
aquifer
