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Rain on Soil and Pavement
Age 9 · Science
Rain falls on a hillside. Some water sinks into soil, while water on pavement and roofs flows quickly to a river.
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In the picture
- Rain falling from a cloud
- Water soaking into soil around tree roots
- Water from the paved surface pouring into a storm drain grate
- River receiving water that ran over the surface
Examples
- After a storm, a garden path may stay muddy because water soaks into the soil.
- A street after rain can have puddles that flow into drains.
Key takeaways
- Soil can let rainwater sink down.
- Pavement and roofs make water run off faster to rivers.
Quiz: Rain on Soil and Pavement (Age 9)
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What can soil do with rainwater that falls on it?
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What do pavement and roofs do to rainwater?
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If rain falls on both soil and pavement, which water reaches the river sooner?
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