24.3 - Factors Affecting Interception
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What is interception?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens to rain falling on a tree.
Name one factor that affects interception.
💡 Hint: What type of plants capture more rain?
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What is the effect of broadleaf trees compared to conifers on precipitation interception?
💡 Hint: Think about their leaf sizes.
True or False: Heavy rain reduces interception.
💡 Hint: Consider how much rain the leaves can hold.
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Imagine you are assessing a forest area for water retention potential. How would you account for the impact of storm characteristics on interception rates?
💡 Hint: Review how light versus heavy rain affects interception.
Explain how changes in canopy storage capacity can affect water availability in an ecosystem. What implications does this have for local agriculture?
💡 Hint: Think about the relationship between plant health and water availability.
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