6 - Factors Affecting Runoff and Hydrograph Shape
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What happens to runoff during high-intensity rainfall?
💡 Hint: Consider how the ground can absorb water.
Name a type of soil that has high runoff.
💡 Hint: Think about how water moves through different types of soil.
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What type of soil is expected to have high runoff?
💡 Hint: Think about how easily water flows through different soil types.
True or False: Vegetation can help reduce runoff.
💡 Hint: Consider the role of plants in absorbing water.
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Predict how hydrograph shapes would differ in a forested watershed versus an urban watershed after an equal amount of rainfall.
💡 Hint: Think about how surfaces differ in absorbing rain.
Design a water management plan considering all factors that affect runoff in a small urban watershed. Outline potential solutions for mitigating flash floods.
💡 Hint: Consider how each factor interacts and influences water flow.
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