24.7.3. Modifies Soil Moisture Input

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is interception in hydrology?

   Hint

   Think about how rain interacts with leaves and branches.

2. 2.

   What is interception loss?

   Hint

   Consider where the water goes once it touches the leaves.

3. 3.

   What is interception in hydrology?

   • A. The process of water reaching the soil
   • B. The capture of precipitation by plants
   • C. The absorption of water by the ground

   Hint

   Think about where rainwater goes before hitting the ground.

4. 4.

   Interception loss refers to:

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   What happens to water after it lands on leaves?

5. 5.

   Design an experiment to measure the effects of vegetation type on interception and resulting soil moisture levels.

   Hint

   What data will you need to compare the two types of vegetation?

6. 6.

   Examine the potential impacts of climate change on interception processes and groundwater recharge.

   Hint

   Think about changes in rainfall frequency and intensity.