24. Interception

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is interception in the hydrological cycle?

   Hint

   Consider how plants interact with rainfall.

2. 2.

   Name the three main components of interception.

   Hint

   Think about what happens to rainwater once it hits plants.

3. 3.

   What is interception in the hydrological cycle?

   • The portion of precipitation that evaporates
   • The capture of precipitation by plants
   • The amount of water flowing into rivers

   Hint

   Think about how trees interact with rain.

4. 4.

   True or False: Interception loss refers to the water that drips off leaves.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Recall the definition of interception loss.

5. 5.

   Given a forest area that receives 120 mm of precipitation with a canopy storage capacity of 30 mm, what would be the interception loss if the throughfall measured 60 mm?

   Hint

   Apply the interception loss formula effectively.

6. 6.

   Design an experiment to measure interception in a specific forest type, detailing the methods you would employ.

   Hint

   Consider both direct measurements and the need for data comparison.