32.2.A. Climatic Factors

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is runoff?

   Hint

   Think about what happens to rainwater.

2. 2.

   Name one climatic factor that impacts runoff.

   Hint

   Consider aspects of a rainstorm.

3. 3.

   What type of rainfall leads to increased surface runoff?

   • Low intensity
   • High intensity
   • Moderate intensity

   Hint

   Consider what happens when it rains heavily.

4. 4.

   True or False: Increased temperature leads to more evaporation.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Think about how heat affects water.

5. 5.

   Given varying climatic conditions (high humidity, low wind, and moderate temperature), predict the expected runoff behavior in the area.

   Hint

   Think about how these atmospheric conditions affect water retention.

6. 6.

   Evaluate how a shift to warmer temperatures could alter the seasonal runoff patterns observed in a region with significant snowfall.

   Hint

   Consider changes in the temperature-water cycle interactions over the changing seasons.