British Sign Language Glossaries of Curriculum Terms

BSL Environmental Science Glossary - Infiltration definition

Description: Infiltration is the process of water moving through the ground. That water can be rain or snow, that falls to the ground and moves through the soil and rock and collects as groundwater. It can also be meltwater from snow. Infiltration replenishes rivers and streams, ensuring there is a steady flow. Dry conditions can result in river levels falling. Infiltration is part of the water cycle; rain and snow enter the ground, the water is carried away, evaporates and then falls to the ground.