24.5.3 - Stemflow (Sf)
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What does stemflow refer to?
💡 Hint: Think about how water travels after it hits the tree.
Name a factor that can influence stemflow.
💡 Hint: Consider what type of plants are involved.
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What is stemflow?
💡 Hint: Focus on where the water goes after the rain hits.
True or False: Stemflow increases soil moisture near plant bases.
💡 Hint: Think about how the water interacts with the ground!
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Considering a forest ecosystem with a total precipitation of 1000 mm/year, where 30% is intercepted as stemflow. Calculate the volume of water that contributes to stemflow and its potential effect on soil moisture.
💡 Hint: Use the percentage to calculate the volume based on the total precipitation.
Discuss the potential implications of decreased stemflow due to urban development on local groundwater levels.
💡 Hint: Consider how urban surfaces affect water flow.
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