32.1.2. Interflow (Subsurface Runoff)

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is interflow?

   Hint

   Think about how water moves after it rains.

2. 2.

   Name a factor affecting interflow.

   Hint

   Consider what influences how water migrates through soil.

3. 3.

   What is the primary characteristic of interflow?

   • Immediate surface flow
   • Lateral movement through soil
   • Groundwater support

   Hint

   Think about where the water moves before entering streams.

4. 4.

   True or False: Interflow occurs immediately after rain.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Consider the timing of how water moves.

5. 5.

   Consider a watershed with steep slopes and dense vegetation. Predict the effects of these factors on interflow and streamflow.

   Hint

   Evaluate both factors and how they interact with the soil.

6. 6.

   Using a hypothetical scenario, analyze how a prolonged drought could impact interflow in a region.

   Hint

   Think about the relationship between soil moisture and interflow performance.