24.3.3. Meteorological Conditions

Try these first

1. 1.

   What happens to intercepted water when the temperature rises?

   Hint

   Think about how heat affects liquids.

2. 2.

   How does wind speed affect interception loss?

   Hint

   Consider how blowing air can dry wet surfaces.

3. 3.

   How does an increase in temperature affect interception?

   • Increases interception
   • Decreases evaporation
   • Increases evaporation

   Hint

   Think about how warmth affects wetness.

4. 4.

   True or False: High humidity increases the rate of evaporation for intercepted water.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Consider the opposite of dry air.

5. 5.

   Evaluate the long-term effects of increased average temperatures and variable wind patterns on a forest's water retention.

   Hint

   Consider the balance of water input vs. loss over a growing season.

6. 6.

   Design a water management strategy that accounts for the effects of meteorological factors on runoff and interception in a coastal area prone to evaporation.

   Hint

   Think about integrating natural features to enhance water retention.