Components of the hydrologic cycle may be classified as follows:
(a) Water-holding elements,
(b) Liquid transport phases, and
(c) Vapor transport phases.
Using Figure 11.1, apply one of these three descriptors to each component of the hydrologic cycle as depicted. Can you think of any other components of the hydrologic cycle that are not shown? Which of the three descriptors applies to them?

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Atmosphere Condensation Precipitation now pack Melt Interception Depression Lak Surface runoff Transpiration (ocean) storage Evaporation (rivers& lakes) Infiltration Soil Radient energy Evaporation (land) River Water table Confining ayer Aquifer- Ocean Figure 11.1 The hydrologic cyele