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What factors affect water runoff?
The Major Factors That Affect The Amount Of Water Runoff In An Area Are: - amount of vegetation and non-permeable surfaces (development) - slope of land (grade) - duration and rate of rainfall - nature of ground (soil type) - soil saturation (moisture)
Why do the rain gauge stand at about 30cm above the ground?
It stands at 30 cm above ground to prevent water from splashing into it from the ground.
How does the amount of rain affect the soil in the area?
The soil can drown.
How does the structure of an area affect the amount of runoff?
Runoff increase with lack of permeability, rake of the surface and flames of the surface.Imagine an area which is perfectly smooth, tilted at a steep angle and covered with teflon. Water sprayed on it will run off almost immediately. This is the worse\t case.Now imagine:The same area covered with sponge rubber will absorb and retain waterThe same area flat to the ground will retain sone waterThe same area - flat to the ground - who's surface is pocked and irregular will have pooled or retained water.The same area in any position but covered with porous material (cloth for example) will allow water to pass through the surface to be trapped belowThe same area covered with plants will retain water (spongy) absorb water into the plants and evaporate it.
How do the amount of a rock's surface area affect its rate of weathering?
the speed get high
What factors affect water runoff?
The Major Factors That Affect The Amount Of Water Runoff In An Area Are: - amount of vegetation and non-permeable surfaces (development) - slope of land (grade) - duration and rate of rainfall - nature of ground (soil type) - soil saturation (moisture)
What has the greatest affect on the quality of groundwater?
One factor would be the amount of rainfall in the area. If not a lot of water would rain in a specific area than the ground water amount would be very low, and if there were a lot of rain in the area the water amount would be high. Another factor could be the amount of plants in the area. If there were little plants in the area, the plants would suck up the water but not very much of it. But if it was an area with a lot of plants, the plants would suck up a big amount of water.
How do prevailing winds affect the amount of precipation an area receive?
the direction of the prevailing winds will affect how much water it carries
Why do the rain gauge stand at about 30cm above the ground?
It stands at 30 cm above ground to prevent water from splashing into it from the ground.
How does the amount of rain affect the soil in the area?
The soil can drown.
What happens when ground water is withdrawn?
As ground water is withdrawn, the net effect is to lower the water table for the affected area.
Given the same amount of water how does pot size affect the amount of time it takes to boil water?
The larger the surface area the quicker it will boil (i.e. a large pan will boil quicker than a small narrow pan).
How does wind affect a boat's speed?
yes by the amount of wind that is in that area
Would cutting trees affect the amount of evaporation in an area?
Yes.
What is an area of land where ground water covers the ground for a long period of time?
a marsh
What is a wetland an area of land where the surface water of ground water covers or saturates the ground for long periods of time?
A Marsh
How would deforestation likely affect an area?
It would decrease the amount of plant and animal life in the area.
