24.8 - Interception Loss in Water Budgeting
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Practice Questions
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Define interception loss.
💡 Hint: Think about what happens to rain when it hits leaves.
What does P represent in the water budget equation?
💡 Hint: It's what starts the water cycle equation.
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What is the primary purpose of understanding interception loss in water budgeting?
💡 Hint: Think about water usage in ecosystems.
True or False: Interception loss contributes positively to the amount of water available for infall.
💡 Hint: Consider what happens to water that is intercepted.
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A forest experiences an annual precipitation of 800 mm with an interception loss of 25%. Calculate how much water is available for runoff, throughfall, and stemflow.
💡 Hint: Remember to subtract the intercepted amount from total precipitation.
Design a simple water budget for a small town, including estimated interception loss based on average precipitation and land cover. Discuss how it affects urban planning.
💡 Hint: Consider the roles of different surfaces in the town and their impacts on water flow.
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