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What is chemical runoff?
Chemical runoff in an agricultural context is when farming chemicals, such as fertilizer are not absorbed into the topsoil. When a heavy rain comes, these chemicals are caught in the storm water runoff and make their way into streams, rivers, and lakes.
What is the stage after evaporation?
Condensation then precipitation and then runoff
How do phosphates get into water supply?
They get into water through runoff from fertilizers.
What are some effects of chemical runoff into rivers?
algi bloom, autrification
Is nobelium helpful or harmful?
harmful
How is agricultural runoff harmful to places where freshwater is found?
it has extra nutrients or pollutants
What effect will runoff from a cement patio that was cleaned with muriatic acid have on a garden that borders it?
Using muriatic acid to clean masonry is an approved technique, but caution must be exercised. The muriatic acid , even as runoff, is harmful to delicate tissues and any plants in the area. If there is runoff, use lime to neutralize the acid.
Surface runoff from agriculture and other sources can pollute groundwater and surface water In what way can this be harmful to humans?
The pollution source can add diseases.. etc
What is snowmelt runoff?
Runoff is water that flows over the ground surface. Snowmelt runoff is runoff from melting snow.
Glacial runoff and what else provides water to the large rivers of India?
Runoff from rain and runoff from melting snow (which is NOT the same as glacial runoff).
Is runoff always a good thing for environment?
Well, it all depends. Now that there is global warming, the water could get polluted, and if that meets another body of water, that could be harmful. Nonetheless, we still need runoff for the water cycle to repeat. Otherwise, the ground would soak up the water, and all that would be left is groundwater. So, there are pros and cons if runoff really is a good thing for the environment or not.
Runoff always a good thing for the environment?
Well, it all depends. Now that there is global warming, the water could get polluted, and if that meets another body of water, that could be harmful. Nonetheless, we still need runoff for the water cycle to repeat. Otherwise, the ground would soak up the water, and all that would be left is groundwater. So, there are pros and cons if runoff really is a good thing for the environment or not.
Is runoff good or bad?
Well, it all depends. Now that there is global warming, the water could get polluted, and if that meets another body of water, that could be harmful. Nonetheless, we still need runoff for the water cycle to repeat. Otherwise, the ground would soak up the water, and all that would be left is groundwater. So, there are pros and cons if runoff really is a good thing for the environment or not.
What are the two types of runoff?
Surface runoff and Subsurface runoff. Basically, above ground and below ground
Use runoff in a sentence?
New construction allowed runoff from hillsides which flooded basements in nearby homes.Runoff naturally seeks a path of least resistance.Continual runoff can undermine hills, leading to mudslides and ground failures.
How Harmful affects of runoff fertilizer in ponds streams and fish?
The runoff from fertilizer creates algae blooms. when the algae decomposes it takes away dissolved oxygen from the water. This suffocates fish, causing dead zones. Google it. you can find tons of answers. scientific America is a reliable source. hope i helped
What is construction runoff?
runoff caused by construction working
