10. Depression Storage

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is depression storage?

   Hint

   Think about where water collects after rain.

2. 2.

   Name a factor affecting depression storage.

   Hint

   Consider what forms the landscape.

3. 3.

   What does depression storage refer to?

   • Water retained in surface depressions
   • Water that flows into rivers
   • Water evaporated from soil

   Hint

   Remember it’s about collections of water after precipitation.

4. 4.

   True or False: Depression storage contributes directly to runoff.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Consider the function of storage.

5. 5.

   A watershed has diverse micro-topography including hills and depressions. Suggest a research method to assess depression storage in this area.

   Hint

   Which tools could provide insight into land features?

6. 6.

   Evaluate how miscalculating depression storage could lead to inadequate water management strategies.

   Hint

   Think about the effects on environmental and human needs.