catchment area Flashcards
1
Q
what is a catchment area
A
an area of land whose lakes and rivers empty out into the same larger body of water. it will catch both surface water and ground water over that region. The catchment area is determined by natural boundaries(lines formed by the land). water will flow down slopes/higher ground towards the basin.
2
Q
What are the human disturbances
A
agricultural, industrial, and urban developmeent
3
Q
ex of human disturbances
A
contaminants up stream of the basin can be spread anywhere down stream
the creation of a resevoir up stream from a hydroelectric power plant
4
Q
what affects speed
A
topography,climate(winds),vegetation(trees),humans,geology(type of rock,soil)
