Summary
Drainage basins are open systems, with inputs, stores and outputs. The main input is precipitation which is regulated by various means of storage. Outputs include channel runoff, evapotranspiration and groundwater flow.
The Drainage basin system
Drainage basin flow chart
Drainage basin system diagram. (Click on the image above to obtain a downloadable PDF)
TASK
Complete the system diagram using information from the flow chart
Identify and annotate a feedback loop on your system diagram
Explain how human activity can modify 3 named processes on the diagram
PLENARY
Match the words with the definitions to create a circle
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