24.4.3 - Grasslands
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Practice Questions
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What is interception?
💡 Hint: Think about the role of plants in capturing rainfall.
What percentage of precipitation do grasslands typically intercept?
💡 Hint: Compare this with forests.
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What is the typical interception percentage for grasslands?
💡 Hint: Think about how dense the vegetation is.
True or False: Interception in grasslands increases groundwater recharge.
💡 Hint: Consider the effect of more rain reaching the ground.
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Examine how introducing a wider variety of vegetation types in grassland could influence interception rates. Provide specific examples.
💡 Hint: Consider the characteristics of different plants and their water-holding capabilities.
If a grassland area receives 600 mm of rainfall with an interception rate of 10%, calculate the amount of water reaching the ground. Discuss the implications of this on local ecosystems.
💡 Hint: Multiplication and subtraction will help you find the exact figures.
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