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Does soil soak up water?
yes it does
Is there more runoff on pavement than on grass?
Yes there is. Because if it is in the grass it will soak into the soil. :)
How does the soil type affect the rate of runoff?
a particular soil's ability to soak up moisture affects runoff rate. Sandy soils soak up a lot of water, so usually have a low runoff rate. Clay is very reluctant to take in water, so water runs off of it - it has a high runoff rate.
What is a property of soil the determines how water will soak through the ground?
Permeability
What happens when the soil in an area soaks up as much water it can hold?
When theres too much water to soak into the soil, it fills surface depressions and begins to flow. with enough speed the surface runoff carries away the loosened soil.
Does soil soak up water?
yes it does
What kinds of soil soak up water faster?
Clayey soil
Do plant roots soak up water for the soil?
yes they do.
How does the water move from the soil to the plant?
the plant roots move around in the soil and soak up the water. then the water travels through the plant.
What hold the plant in the soil and takes in the water?
The roots balance and keep the plant up in the soil and soak up the water. Sorry it's simple but my keyboard is broken...
How do roots help the plants get what it needs?
they soak up water from the surrounding soil, and noutrients and minerals
Is there more runoff on pavement than on grass?
Yes there is. Because if it is in the grass it will soak into the soil. :)
How is water pollution related to soil and visual pollution?
water that is polluted can soak into soil causing the soil to be polluted
How do weeds kill other flowers nearby them?
block out sun, soak up water, use up nutrients in the soil.
What is a property of soil that determines how water will soak through the?
Permeability
How do plants get nutrients from soil?
The soil is in the roots and soil so the plants soak them all up
How does the soil type affect the rate of runoff?
a particular soil's ability to soak up moisture affects runoff rate. Sandy soils soak up a lot of water, so usually have a low runoff rate. Clay is very reluctant to take in water, so water runs off of it - it has a high runoff rate.
