24.3.2. Storm Characteristics

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is interception in the hydrological cycle?

   Hint

   Think about what happens to rain when it hits leaves.

2. 2.

   Define throughfall.

   Hint

   Consider what happens after water has been temporarily held by leaves.

3. 3.

   What does interception refer to?

   • The process of water reaching the soil
   • The process by which precipitation is caught by surfaces
   • The amount of run-off water

   Hint

   Think about what happens to rain when it first falls.

4. 4.

   True or False: Increased rainfall intensity generally allows for more interception.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Consider the difference between a heavy storm and a light rain.

5. 5.

   Given a scenario where light rain persists for three days, analyze the expected interception versus a scenario where a heavy storm occurs for one day. Include factors like canopy density and type of vegetation in your analysis.

   Hint

   Consider how different types of vegetation react to prolonged light rain versus intense storms.

6. 6.

   Evaluate the impact of changing meteorological conditions (temperature, wind speed) on the interception rates in urban versus forested areas.

   Hint

   Think about how urban designs differ from natural environments in terms of interception.