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Q: Why is runoff more likely to occur after a heavy rain storm?
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Describe one surface condition that would allow runoff to occur?

Rain storm


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 storm flow in geographical terms?

Stormflow is the storm runoff generation. These flows occur less frequently and rare, but can have influence on the behavior and appearance of channels for years or decades.


How would an increase in storm runoff to rivers most likely affect ground water?

An increase in storm runoff to rivers most likely would affect ground water by reducing the amount of infiltration and groundwater recharge. This is where water moves downward from surface water to ground water.


What are the months in North America that a tropical storm is likely to occur?

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What are the different stormwater runoff problems facing Arizona?

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What type of storm has the most tornadoes?

Tornadoes are most likely to occur with a type of thunderstorm called a supercell.


What is storm with heavy snow?

A blizzard, or a heavy snow storm. Hope this helped, :)


Is it illegal to drain a pool in the gutter?

Yes, the gutters are actually storm water runoff and you are not supposed to put chemically treated water into a stormwater runoff.


What states have highest barometer reading?

Most likely Florida due to its heavy storm activity and surrounding, giant coastline.


Heavy rain is caused by?

The most common cause for heavy rain to occur is the event of two different storm fronts colliding with each other. When you have a low pressure and high pressure storm front combination there is a high chance of thunderstorms, lightening, and even tornadoes to form.


What has the author Mark A Fedora written?

Mark A Fedora has written: 'Simulation of storm runoff in the Oregon Coast Range' -- subject(s): Runoff, Mathematical models, Rainstorms