hydrological cycle
The hydrological cycle refers to the continuous circulation of water on Earth, involving processes such as evaporation, condensation, precipitation, and runoff, which play a vital role in the distribution and availability of water resources.
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- rainfall
- rainfall patterns
- soil moisture
- streamflow
- sublimation
- surface runoff
- transpiration
- water balance
- water cycle
- water vapor
- watershed
- weather patterns
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