Factors affecting the water cycle in the school
1. Find 3 areas of the school where a lot of run-off will occur (because the
places are on a hill or on a slope). Describe where these areas are.
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2. Find 3 areas of the school where a lot of transpiration will take place
because there is a lot of grass or trees. Describe where these areas are.
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3. Find at least 1 area of the school where there is water to be evaporated.
It doesn’t matter how much water there is. Describe where this area is.
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4. Find 2 places in the school where a lot of percolation will happen (flat
ground, lots of soil or grass, not on a slope). Describe where these places
are.
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5. Name some areas of the school where NO percolation will happen
(because the ground is covered in cement or pavement, stopping water
from soaking through).
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NOW GO BACK TO CLASS AND ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS!
6. Harder question: transpiration occurs more on dry days than humid
days. Does it feel dry or humid today? Will transpiration happen more or
less today? Why?
7. Evaporation occurs more on hot days. What time of the year do you
think the most water will be lost from the Science pond? Why do you
think this is?
8. Name some areas of the school where NO percolation will happen
(because the ground is covered in cement or pavement, stopping water
from soaking through).
9. If there is more wind, more transpiration will occur. How much
transpiration do you think will happen today and why?