9. Interception

Try these first

1. 1.

   Define interception in the context of hydrology.

   Hint

   Think about where rainwater goes when it falls on trees.

2. 2.

   Highlight one factor that influences interception.

   Hint

   Refer to how thick the foliage is.

3. 3.

   What is interception in hydrology?

   • A process that increases runoff
   • The storage of rainfall on vegetation
   • The evaporation of water from soil

   Hint

   Consider what happens to rain when it hits leaves.

4. 4.

   True or False: Interception contributes to streamflow.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Remember the definition of interception.

5. 5.

   Assess how changing land use, like deforestation, could impact interception rates and local hydrology.

   Hint

   Consider how the removal of trees changes the landscape.

6. 6.

   Design a research study to measure interception losses in two different ecosystems: a dense forest and a grassland.

   Hint

   Think about how you will collect and compare data from both areas.