precipitation equals rain. As when sea water evaporates clouds form eventually leading to rain fall refilling the sea with the previously evaporated water. But not all rain water returns to the sea which is how the sea level changes due to precipitation.
Sea level doesn't drop despite oceans experiencing higher evaporation than precipitation because the water that evaporates from the oceans eventually returns as precipitation, maintaining a balance in the water cycle.
No, altitude and sea level are not the same thing. Altitude is the distance of a location above sea level, while sea level is a specific level used as a reference point for measuring elevations. Sea level represents the average level of the ocean's surface.
The sea level in Stonington, CT is approximately 0 feet above sea level.
below sea level. Yes - I know, so obvious XD
A plateau is typically above sea level. It is a flat, elevated landform with a relatively flat top and steep sides.
Yes, and it can snow below sea level. Elevation does not prevent precipitation.
1,300 milimeters
Sea level doesn't drop despite oceans experiencing higher evaporation than precipitation because the water that evaporates from the oceans eventually returns as precipitation, maintaining a balance in the water cycle.
Because this would only occur at a regional scale. Water from elsewhere would move in to replace the miniscule amount that was evaporated. This way, sea level is roughly in balance in terms of evaporation and precipitation.
the surface is porous and there are lots of interconnected spaces underground.
the surface is porous and there are lots of interconnected spaces underground.
the surface is porous and there are lots of interconnected spaces underground.
It is shrinking because the area has not had much precipitation lately and it is not getting enough water to stay at the same water level
It is shrinking because the area has not had much precipitation lately and it is not getting enough water to stay at the same water level
Evaporation exceeds precipitation.
The deep sea generally receives very little precipitation. Any precipitation that does fall is usually in the form of snow, sleet, or ice crystals, driven by strong winds and cold temperatures. The precipitation rates vary greatly depending on location and depth in the deep sea.
above sea level