25.2. Factors Affecting Depression Storage

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is depression storage?

   Hint

   Think about where rainwater collects on the surface.

2. 2.

   Name two factors affecting depression storage.

   Hint

   Consider how the shape of land can influence water retention.

3. 3.

   Which of the following factors does NOT influence depression storage?

   • Surface Topography
   • Soil Type
   • Weather Patterns

   Hint

   Consider which factors directly change the land surface.

4. 4.

   True or False: Urban areas typically have higher depression storage than natural landscapes.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Think about how concrete affects water.

5. 5.

   A farmer finds that after heavy rains, water is pooling extensively on flat land. Using your knowledge of depression storage, explain factors that might be contributing to this issue.

   Hint

   Consider how the physical characteristics of land can impact water flow.

6. 6.

   Analyze a city’s plan to reduce flooding by increasing green space. Identify how enhancing vegetative cover can be beneficial based on what you learned about depression storage.

   Hint

   Think about how plants affect water interaction within their environment.