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Runoff from infrequent rainstorms creates what in the desert?
Flash floods - a big killer of humans in desert regions.
What has the author Mark A Fedora written?
Mark A Fedora has written: 'Simulation of storm runoff in the Oregon Coast Range' -- subject(s): Runoff, Mathematical models, Rainstorms
What is an example of agricultural runoff?
An example of agricultural runoff is the excess fertilizer and pesticides that wash off fields during rainstorms or irrigation. This runoff can carry harmful nutrients like nitrogen and phosphorus into nearby rivers and lakes, leading to issues such as algal blooms and water pollution. These blooms can deplete oxygen in the water, harming aquatic life and disrupting ecosystems.
Identify at least one example of how you as humans attempt to limit the damage done by the effects of water your environment?
Dams and water-control floodgates to control sudden surges in runoff from torrential rainstorms.
How are desert plateaus made?
desert plateaus are made because of heavy rainfall. You may think that it doesn't rain in the desert, but it does. It doesn't rain very often but when it does it usually results in flash flooding. Because there is no runoff, the water causes erosion so there can be runoff. The erosion is what makes the plataeu.
Why is runoff more likely to occur after a heavy rain storm?
Runoff is more likely after a heavy rainstorm because the soil becomes saturated quickly, preventing water from infiltrating into the ground. This excess water flows over the surface, picking up contaminants and pollutants before eventually entering nearby water bodies. Additionally, heavy rainstorms can cause flooding, which increases the volume and velocity of the runoff.
How is the desert wadi formed?
A wadi (also known as a wash, gully, arroyo) is formed when heavy rain hits an area of a desert causing runoff and flash flooding.
How does rain affect runoff?
Rainfall can increase runoff by adding more water to the surface of the ground. If the ground is already saturated or impermeable, the excess water cannot infiltrate and will instead flow over the surface, causing runoff. Factors like soil permeability, slope of the land, and vegetation cover can also influence runoff.
What has the author Frank D Voss written?
Frank D. Voss has written: 'Pesticides detected in urban streams during rainstorms in King and Snohomish Counties, Washington, 1998' -- subject(s): Environmental aspects, Environmental aspects of Pesticides, Pesticides, Pollution, Urban runoff, Water
what does a runoff look like?
A runoff occurs when water flows over the ground surface rather than soaking into the soil. It can create small streams or rivulets that can carry sediment and pollutants into larger bodies of water. Runoff is often characterized by rapid flow and can lead to erosion and flooding.
identify two source of water turbidity?
Water turbidity can be caused by a number of sources, including suspended sediments, algae, plankton, organic matter, clay, silt, and bacteria. Other sources of water turbidity include industrial and agricultural runoff, wastewater discharge, and natural events such as rainstorms and floods.
What makes the desert fragile?
Plants in the desert take many years to become established due to low rainfall. When careless people tear up the desert by driving off road it can take many more years for the desert to reestablish the dead vegetation. Driving off road also provides channels for runoff that can cause erosion.
