Practice Factors Affecting Runoff And Hydrograph Shape (6)

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Question 1.
What happens to runoff during high-intensity rainfall?
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Consider how the ground can absorb water.
Question 2.
Name a type of soil that has high runoff.
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Think about how water moves through different types of soil.
3Question 3.
What type of soil is expected to have high runoff?
- Clay
- Sandy
- Loamy
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Think about how easily water flows through different soil types.
4Question 4.
True or False: Vegetation can help reduce runoff.
- True
- False
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Consider the role of plants in absorbing water.
Question 5.
Predict how hydrograph shapes would differ in a forested watershed versus an urban watershed after an equal amount of rainfall.
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Think about how surfaces differ in absorbing rain.
Question 6.
Design a water management plan considering all factors that affect runoff in a small urban watershed. Outline potential solutions for mitigating flash floods.
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Consider how each factor interacts and influences water flow.

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