24.2.1. Interception Loss

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is interception loss?

   Hint

   Think about rain and plants.

2. 2.

   Name one component of interception.

   Hint

   One is when water drips directly to the ground.

3. 3.

   What is the main process involved in interception loss?

   • Absorption
   • Evaporation
   • Infiltration

   Hint

   Think about what happens to the water caught by leaves.

4. 4.

   Stemflow refers to:

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Recall the definitions of throughfall and stemflow.

5. 5.

   Considering a forest that receives 100mm of rainfall with an interception coefficient of 0.25, calculate the interception loss.

   Hint

   Use the formula for interception loss.

6. 6.

   Discuss the impacts of urbanization on interception loss in cities with increased impervious surfaces.

   Hint

   Think about what happens when water can't be absorbed.