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Why does it flood where there are not many trees around?
Flooding can occur in areas with few trees because trees help absorb and slow down rainfall. Without trees, the ground surface can become compacted and less able to absorb water, leading to faster runoff and potential flooding. Additionally, in urban areas with more pavement and buildings, water can't infiltrate the ground easily, contributing to flooding.
Which rock absorbs water?
Porous rocks like sandstone, limestone, and basalt have the ability to absorb and hold water due to their interconnected pore spaces. These rocks can act as reservoirs for groundwater and can play a role in groundwater recharge and storage.
How can run-off be higher than precipitation?
Run-off is all the water running along the ground in an area. It can include not just precipitation, but also snowmelt, water from an underground spring and precipitation from a long way away. The latter three sources can be as in a river.
What happens when raindrops hit the ground?
when rain-water once it falls on the earth, it may = 1. drain into rivers and streams,or 2.seep through the soil and gather underground as ground-water,or 3.falls on high mountains and get frozen during summers it melts and flows into the rivers
What is the relationship between ground temperature and depth?
The relationship between ground temperature and depth is that the temperature of the ground generally decreases as you go deeper into the Earth. This is because the deeper you go, the less influence surface conditions have on the temperature, and the ground is able to retain heat more effectively.
Why will moving her hands make the raking easier?
if you are not using your hands for raking you will not be able to get the leafs from the ground, so by moving your hands you will be able to collect all the leafs of you grass.
Does a board of 750g that is ground down have more or less than 750g?
If you were able to collect all the dust - including the tiny air-borne articles, collect all the sawdust from the grinder, then the mass will be 750g.
Where water is derived from in an oasis?
An oasis is generally in an area in lower areas of the desert where ground water is able to seep to the surface in the form of a pond or spring.
Is gravity important to the water cycle?
Yes, gravity plays a crucial role in the water cycle by pulling water down through precipitation, runoff, and groundwater flow. Without gravity, water would not be able to cycle through the atmosphere and Earth's surface as it does.
Is the water table below the layer of impermeable rock?
If the layer of impermeable rock is below the water table, then the water table is likely above the impermeable rock and the groundwater will be trapped above it. If the impermeable rock is above the water table, then the water table is likely below the impermeable rock layer and the groundwater will not be able to pass through it.
How much water did Noah need on the ark for the animals?
Noah didn't need to bring water. He was able to collect water from the 40 days and 40 nights worth of raining. When the rain stopped, Noah still could collect water from the high flood waters.
Do mosses grow low to the ground?
Mosses grow low to the ground because that is where the environment is best for them. They are able to get water from the soil below them. They absorb it from the ground.
Why is it important for geologists to understand how water moves beneath earths surface?
So that they are able to make decisions about how groundwater can be used without damaging this valuable resource
Why is it difficult for forensic investigators to preserve and collect evidence from a major transportation incident?
Throw a water melon off a building, you able to collect all the seeds? the evidence is too scattered to be able to preserve even if you do, you may not have the correct part.
Briefly describe how a biological contaminant was able to get into groundwater wells at walkerton?
The biological contaminant, E. coli bacteria, likely entered the groundwater wells at Walkerton due to surface water runoff carrying manure from nearby farms contaminated with the bacteria. Heavy rainfall washed the E. coli from the manure into the groundwater supply, leading to widespread contamination.
Can a drained above ground pool get damaged with no water in it?
Yes, drained above ground pools are not structurally able to handle wind loads. The water helps the pool maintain its' shape.
Why does the rate of natural groundwater recharge decrease as urban areas develope?
the rate of natural groundwater recharge decreases as urban areas develop because human clear natural environments such as trees, and replace them with material such as concrete. In order for groundwater to recharge the water has to be able to permeate the soil and sink downwards to aquifers. So by replacing permeable material such as soil with material such as concrete the water can not permeate the soil and travel down to aquifers.
