Practice Interception (9) - Abstractions from Precipitation - Hydrology & Water Resources Engineering

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Question 1.
Define interception in the context of hydrology.
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Think about where rainwater goes when it falls on trees.
Question 2.
Highlight one factor that influences interception.
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Refer to how thick the foliage is.
3Question 3.
What is interception in hydrology?
- A process that increases runoff
- The storage of rainfall on vegetation
- The evaporation of water from soil
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Consider what happens to rain when it hits leaves.
4Question 4.
True or False: Interception contributes to streamflow.
- True
- False
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Remember the definition of interception.
Question 5.
Assess how changing land use, like deforestation, could impact interception rates and local hydrology.
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Consider how the removal of trees changes the landscape.
Question 6.
Design a research study to measure interception losses in two different ecosystems: a dense forest and a grassland.
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Think about how you will collect and compare data from both areas.

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