25.2.5. Vegetative Cover

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is vegetative cover?

   Hint

   Think about what kinds of plants can be found in a forest.

2. 2.

   How does vegetation affect water storage?

   Hint

   Consider why lush areas retain more water than barren ones.

3. 3.

   What role does vegetative cover play in depression storage?

   • It decreases water retention.
   • It minimizes runoff.
   • It eliminates evaporation.

   Hint

   Imagine a rainstorm in a forest versus a concrete area.

4. 4.

   True or False: Urban surfaces have high depression storage capacity.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Think about how water behaves on concrete.

5. 5.

   Discuss the potential consequences of removing vegetation for urban development on local hydrology.

   Hint

   Think about how ecosystems work with water naturally.

6. 6.

   Devise a strategy to increase depression storage in a watershed facing flooding issues.

   Hint

   Consider how nature can help manage stormwater like nature intended.