26.3.6. Temperature

Try these first

1. 1.

   What happens to water viscosity when temperatures rise?

   Hint

   Consider how warm water behaves compared to cold water.

2. 2.

   Does frozen soil enhance or inhibit infiltration?

   Hint

   Think about how ice affects water flow.

3. 3.

   How does temperature affect water viscosity?

   • Increases viscosity
   • Decreases viscosity
   • No effect

   Hint

   Remember how liquids behave at different temperatures.

4. 4.

   True or False: Frozen soils allow water to infiltrate easily.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Consider what happens to water when it meets ice.

5. 5.

   A location experiences average winter temperatures below freezing. Discuss your strategy for managing stormwater runoff during this period.

   Hint

   Think about techniques used in winter road maintenance.

6. 6.

   Analyze how a sudden temperature increase in early spring might impact local runoff and water table levels.

   Hint

   Consider the effects of temperature changes on snow.