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What determines the amount of runoff?
One of the factors that determine whether water infiltrates is the nature of the surface. Another factor that determines is the elevation of the surface or its shape.
What is the difference between infiltration and runoff?
infiltration is different because when it happens the rain soaks underground it doesn't fall back into bodies of water like runoff does.
What type of drainage system good for storm water runoff?
any type as long as it can hold water!!Dandy bags or curb sacks are good for sediment control
What are some machines that help our daily lives?
A slanted driveway is designed to shed water runoff away from the structure of the house, it's a wedge.
How does a rain catcher work?
The barrel is placed underneath a shortened downspout, diverting the roof runoff into the rain barrel catching the rain water from the spout.
Deforestation increases the amount of water runoff which increases the rate of?
soil erosion
How is the Earths water cycle balanced?
Because the amount of precipitation is equal to the amount of evapotranspiration and runoff.
How is earth water cycle balanced?
Because the amount of precipitation is equal to the amount of evapotranspiration and runoff.
Does vegetation affect the amount of runoff?
Yes, plants absorb some of the water. It thick vegetation might slow runoff down too.
When building construction decreases vegetation that obsorbs water runoff it increases the effects the effects of which event?
Dinosaurs are real,
An excessive amount of water flowing downslope along earth's surface is called?
it a runoff
Under which conditions will the amount of water in surface runoff be most likely to exceed the amount of water recharging an aquifer?
heavy rain on sloped granite
What is Water called that flows downhill after it rains?
Water which flows after heavy rain, sleet, or as snow is melting is referred to as runoff. Runoff occurs as soil becomes too saturated to absorb more water. It is often a contributing factor in water erosion.
What is a large amount of water overflowing the sides of a river or a drain called?
A Flood.
What is the major factor affecting the amount of water vapour?
The major factor affecting the amount of water vapour is temperature.
Where do groundwater and runoff usually end up?
Groundwater and runoff are two different things. Groundwater refers to water underground in the aquifers. Runoff ends up back underground by seeping into the soil after a rain. Runoff may also find its way into ditches, retention ponds, lakes,etc.
What happens to runoff water?
runoff water eventually flows to a water body :)
