26.3.2. Vegetative Cover

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is vegetative cover?

   Hint

   Think about the examples of plants in an area.

2. 2.

   How do roots help improve infiltration?

   Hint

   Consider how plants access water.

3. 3.

   What is the primary role of vegetative cover?

   • To increase erosion
   • To enhance infiltration
   • To promote runoff

   Hint

   Think about how plants interact with water.

4. 4.

   True or False: Soil porosity is not affected by root growth.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Consider what happens in soil when plants grow.

5. 5.

   Propose a strategy to increase vegetative cover in arid regions to improve local groundwater recharge.

   Hint

   Consider the adaptations of plants in dry regions.

6. 6.

   Analyze the consequences of removing vegetative cover in urban environments and its impact on water management.

   Hint

   Think about the relationship between vegetation and rainwater.