University of Hawaii
HWST 107
Part I. Hydrology
The beauty of the Hawaiian Islands is dependent on the water resources that are
found on the surface of the island and below the surface. The cool air that brings in
the orographic rainfall is critical to these water resources. Complete the following
diagram to increase your understanding of island hydrology.
Instructions:
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Part I. Hydrology
The beauty of the Hawaiian Islands is dependent on the water resources that are
found on the surface of the island and below the surface. The cool air that brings in
the orographic rainfall is critical to these water resources. Complete the following
diagram to increase your understanding of island hydrology.
Instructions:
Step 1 - Write the term in the appropriate box.
Step 2 - Draw three arrows to indicated the orographic lift, orographic rainfall, and orographic
cloud.
Step 3 - Answer this question: Why is Orographic rainfall the preferred term used to describe
precipitation on Hawaiʻiʻs volcanic islands.
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high-level
groundwater
groundwater
recharge
evapotranspiration
low-permeability
volcanic dikes
brackish water
groundwater discharge to
ocean and streams
watertable
runoff to ocean
fresh water
lens
salt water
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precipitation
orographic cloud
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