24.1 - Definition of Interception
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What is interception?
💡 Hint: Think about how trees interact with rain.
Name one way intercepted water can be lost.
💡 Hint: What happens to water when the sun shines?
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What portion of precipitation is lost through evaporation before reaching the ground?
💡 Hint: Focus on the definition of interception.
True or False: Throughfall is precipitation that drips to the ground after being captured.
💡 Hint: Think about its definition.
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Analyze a situation where an urban park captures rainfall differently than a neighboring forest. Discuss the factors at play.
💡 Hint: Consider differences in vegetation and materials.
Evaluate how seasonal changes in foliage impact interception in deciduous forests.
💡 Hint: Think about how tree cycles affect water capture.
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