Practice Factors Affecting Runoff (32.2) - Runoff - Hydrology & Water Resources Engineering

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Question 1.
What is runoff?
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Think about where rainwater goes after falling on the ground.
Question 2.
Name a climatic factor that affects runoff.
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It's about how strong or heavy the rain falls.
3Question 3.
What is the primary factor affecting surface runoff during heavy rainfall?
- Temperature
- Rainfall Intensity
- Wind
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Think about how heavy rain affects the ground.
4Question 4.
True or False: Vegetation cover can reduce the amount of runoff.
- True
- False
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Consider if plants help during a rainstorm.
Question 5.
Given a watershed that is heavily urbanized, predict how the runoff will change with a storm. Justify your answer with two supporting factors.
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Consider the landscape of a city vs. a rural area.
Question 6.
Compare and contrast the effects of clayey versus sandy soils on runoff during a heavy rain event.
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Think about how each type of soil interacts with water differently.

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