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When it rains in the desert does the initial rain absorb or runoff?
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∙ 14y ago
If it is a slow and gentle rain, it will be absorbed by the soil or sand. If it is a sudden downpour the soil will not be able to absorb the water fast enough and it will run off.
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∙ 8y ago
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What is a feature of wetlands that allow them to absorb extra runoff from heavy rains?
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What is a small body of water on the ground after it rains?
A puddle is a small body of water on the ground after it rains.
How can you use the word runoff in a sentence?
Runoff from the field sprayed with herbicides polluted the river. The heavy rains caused runoff that eroded the hill. We planted trees on the hillside so runoff from heavy rains would not cause erosion.
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 wet desert?
An oxymoron! Except after rains, the desert is dry. That is why it is a desert.
What do desert animals do when it rains?
Desert animals stay dry when it rains. When the rain stops, they come out to drink water.
How much rain does the Patagonian Desert get in a year?
in thePatagonian desert it rains alot and when the volcano erupts it rains even more
Why is wetlands important to people?
It helps control floods by absorbing extra runoff from heavy rains
Why can flash floods occur in desert regions?
Rains in the desert are frequently sudden heavy deluges caused by summer thunderstorms. Desert soil is thin and dry and cannot absorb a sudden rainstorm and there are few plants to absorb water. The rain rushes down hillsides and mountains and overflows arroyos, flowing into roads and homes in its path. They can occur suddenly and areas far from the actual storm can be flooded.
In a desert would it erode if it rained?
Yes, heavy rains can cause erosion in a desert.
Is the moon a desert - since it never rains?
Yes, the Moon can actually be called a desert.
Are there snails in the desert?
Yes, snails are found in the desert but only emerge after rains in the summer.
