Watersheds Flashcards
1
Q
What are two basic watershed shapes?
A
1 - circular
2 - elongated
2
Q
What is watershed orientation?
A
Where the watershed is relative to the direction of the storm
[incidental/by the event]
3
Q
How might we classify land use?
A
- “underdeveloped” - water is cycled naturally according tot he hydrologic cycle
- “developed” - the natural hydrologic cycle is changed
4
Q
Describe two divisions of groundcover
A
- vegetation, trees
- concrete, pavement, asphalt\
5
Q
What are consequences to the hydrologic cycle when vegetation groundcover is removed?
A
- greater surface runoff
- evapotranspiration lower
- precipitation is often lower
- water storage lower
6
Q
What system do we use to classify soils?
A
USCS, the Universal soil Classification System
7
Q
Describe infiltration
A
Water goes into the soil
8
Q
Describe permeability
A
water flowing through soil
