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    What is a drainage basin?

    An area drained by a river and its tributaries.

    What defines a watershed?

    The boundary separating different drainage basins.

    What is evaporation?

    The process where water changes from liquid to gas due to heat.

    What is the difference between evaporation and transpiration?

    Transpiration involves water release from plants, while evaporation is from water bodies.

    What is river discharge?

    The volume of water flowing at a specific point in a river.

    What is interception in hydrology?

    Water caught by plants before it reaches the ground.

    What is groundwater?

    Water stored in soil or rock pores beneath the surface.

    What is the water table?

    The level where soil and rock are saturated with water.

    What happens when groundwater is depleted?

    The water table can fall, affecting surface water levels.

    What is a spring?

    A natural outlet where groundwater flows to the surface.

    What is a hydrograph?

    A graph showing changes in river discharge over time.

    What is a storm hydrograph?

    A hydrograph that shows river discharge changes during a storm.

    What distinguishes a flashy hydrograph from a subdued hydrograph?

    Flashy hydrographs have short lag times and high peak discharges.

    What is baseflow?

    The normal level of river discharge without precipitation contributions.

    How does temperature affect evaporation?

    Higher temperatures increase evaporation rates.

    What is antecedent moisture?

    The moisture level in soil before new precipitation occurs.

    What effect does high antecedent moisture have on infiltration?

    It can lead to quicker saturation and increased overland flow.