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Vegetation affects the runoff.(a) True(b) FalseI have been asked this question in exam.My question is from Rainfall and its Measurement topic in portion Hydro Electric Power Plant of Energy Engineering

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Correct answer is (a) True

The explanation is: The transpiration and INTERCEPTION losses depend on the nature and EXTENT of vegetation including CROPS. Vegetation, particularly of forest, has considerable effect upon the runoff. It consumes a PROPORTION of the rainfall, causes interception losses and provides physical OBSTRUCTION for runoff.



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