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Does vegetation affect the amount of runoff?
Yes, plants absorb some of the water. It thick vegetation might slow runoff down too.
What increases runoff?
Runoff increases when vegetation has been removed, compaction (as in foot or vehicular traffic) has occurred, or the location has been developed so that the permeable area has been reduced.
Why is erosion more common in areas where there is little vegetation?
Vegetation, such as grasses, shrubs and trees help to cover and protect soil from being washed away by heavy rain.
How runoff effects a watershed?
Runoff ends up in lakes and rivers, straight from the "storm water systems" present along roads and other impervious surfaces (urbanization). Impervious surface reduces the amount of water seeping into the grounds (to make it to the aquifers-underground water used for drinking). The level of ground water will eventually lower, as it is not being recharged fully.
Why is there less erosion when there is more vegetation?
Plant roots help hold the soil in place and also absorb water so there is less runoff.
Will Runoff will increase as vegetation in the area decreases?
Yes, runoff is likely to increase as vegetation in the area decreases. Vegetation plays a crucial role in absorbing and slowing down rainfall, allowing water to infiltrate into the ground. Without vegetation, more water will run off the surface, leading to increased runoff. This can result in higher risks of flooding and erosion.
Does vegetation affect the amount of runoff?
Yes, plants absorb some of the water. It thick vegetation might slow runoff down too.
Which factor least affects the rate of runoff?
Vegetation
Vegetation in the cold climates is?
mostly grasses
How can people reduce rain runoff and erosion?
Plant vegetation.
Is a goat an omivore?
No goats are herbivores ie they eat grasses and vegetation.
How does vegetation control water erosion due to runoff?
roots hold soil in place
What are the main types of Vegetation in United Kingdom?
grasses, deciduous trees, cereals
How does a wallaby obtain food?
Wallabies graze on grasses and other young vegetation.
What is an example of vegetation?
Plants. Trees, shrubs, grasses, vegetables, flowers, etc.
What do rhinoseroses eat?
they are herbivores, this means they only eat vegetation like grasses
Which trees are found in tundra vegetation?
mosses,lichens,grasses and dwarf bushes
