One Inch of Rainfall Shallow water infiltration Deep water infiltration Runoff water Evaporation water
Vegetation 25% 25% 10% 40%
Mountain 10% 5% 40% 45%
Bare soil 20% 15% 35% 30%
One Inch of Rainfall Shallow water infiltration Deep water infiltration Runoff water Evaporation water
Vegetation 15.575 15.575 6.23 24.92
Mountain 6.23 3.115 24.92 28.035
Bare soil 12.46 9.345 21.805 18.69
Part II:
1. How does the vegetation surface type affect the amount of runoff? Speculate why this happens.
The amounts of runoff are affected by the soil characteristics, slope, and urban development. My speculation is because the ground acts as a filter in allowing how much water can pass through.
2.…show more content… How does the smooth mountain rock surface type affect the amount of runoff? Speculate why this happens.
Mountains areas allow water to flow quicker over terrain due to the smoother surfaces. Because rock surfaces are less porous, the water has an inability to become absorbed.
3. How does the bare soil surface type affect the amount of runoff? Speculate why this happens.
Depending on the type, bare soil still has a tendency to produce runoff. This is due in part to the compact nature of the soil. The pores are much smaller and allow only a little absorption at a time.
4. How does vegetation slow and prevent sediment loss?
Vegetation allows water to infiltrate the ground and absorb more effectively than any other land surface. This keeps the ground intact, lessening the effects of sediment loss.
