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What is the fundamental force that drives the process of runoff?
What is the fundamental force that drives the process of runoff?
- Surface tension
- Gravity (correct)
- Wind
- Capillary action
Which of the following best describes the physical state of water involved in runoff as described?
Which of the following best describes the physical state of water involved in runoff as described?
- A mixture of ice and liquid
- Gaseous water vapor
- Solid ice
- Liquid water (correct)
Runoff is best described as the flow of precipitation...
Runoff is best described as the flow of precipitation...
- over the ground surface (correct)
- horizontally through the atmosphere
- back into clouds
- vertically into the ground
Considering the role of gravity in runoff, in which direction would runoff water predominantly flow?
Considering the role of gravity in runoff, in which direction would runoff water predominantly flow?
If precipitation exceeds the infiltration capacity of the soil, what is the most likely outcome regarding runoff?
If precipitation exceeds the infiltration capacity of the soil, what is the most likely outcome regarding runoff?
Flashcards
What is Runoff?
What is Runoff?
Water flowing over the ground surface, often from precipitation.
What force causes runoff?
What force causes runoff?
Gravity is the force that drives runoff, pulling water downwards.
Runoff's form?
Runoff's form?
Runoff is liquid water moving across the land.
How does runoff start?
How does runoff start?
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Runoff defined
Runoff defined
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Study Notes
- Runoff occurs when gravity causes liquid water from precipitation to flow over the ground.
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Description
Explore the dynamics of runoff, driven by gravity and influenced by soil infiltration capacity. Learn about the flow of precipitation and its primary driving forces. Understand the direction of water movement in runoff scenarios.
