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    Human Impact

    On the Hydrological Cycle


    Land Use
    Infiltration and Percolation
    Urbanisation

    increase the amount of land covered


    by cement and asphalt/tarmac

    water falls on these surfaces &


    quickly runs off, straight into
    storm drains or water courses.

    This can also carry sediment and


    minerals.
    Deforestation

    Forests tend to slow down the


    surface runoff and increase
    infiltration

    so deforestation increases these


    factors
    Farming / Agriculture

    Farming practices impact land cover


    & soil characteristics.

    Leaving soil bare tends to increase


    surface runoff.

    Using heavy machinery on land can


    lead to compaction of the soil.

    This means that the soil pore


    spaces are smaller and so water
    doesn't infiltrate as quickly. This
    then increases surface runoff.
    Changing Farming Practices

    Farming practices can be adapted to


    improve soil infiltration and
    reduce problems of runoff.

    Here is an example of a cover crop


    between the harvested crop.

    This reduces the soil erosion,


    increases water infiltration &
    fertility of the soil

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