32.1.1 - Surface Runoff
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Define surface runoff.
💡 Hint: Think about what happens to rainwater when it doesn't soak into the ground.
What is the primary factor that causes surface runoff?
💡 Hint: Consider what happens during a heavy rain.
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What triggers surface runoff?
💡 Hint: Consider what happens when it rains heavily.
True or False: Vegetation reduces surface runoff.
💡 Hint: Think about how plants absorb rainwater.
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You are tasked with designing a drainage system for a new urban development area. Describe how you would assess surface runoff, including factors you would consider.
💡 Hint: Think about how different elements like rainfall, vegetation, and soil type interact in an urban setting.
Evaluate the impact of changing land use from forest to urban on the surface runoff in a watershed.
💡 Hint: Consider how the presence of trees versus concrete affects water flow.
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