This range is composed of poorly consolidated, coarse sediments that quickly absorb rainfall.

Demand for water is far below the highs of summer, and forests absorb far less rainfall now than in June and July.

In Savuda nella, the ground does not absorb rainfall.

In some circumstances a dry soil may not absorb rainfall as readily as a soil that is already wet.

Because the ground does not absorb much rainfall, the level of water in the stream can change rapidly when it rains heavily, resulting in flash flooding.

A major factor in water regulation is the ability of the rainforest in the lake's watershed to absorb rainfall, releasing it gradually into the lake.

Water pollution is caused by an increase in hard surfaces, such as pavement, that cannot absorb rainfall or runoff the way that soil can.

More paved areas and buildings mean fewer open areas to absorb rainfall.

This is because the wetlands serve as a natural sponge absorbing excess rainfall and doing its bit to reduce pollution.

Affected soils become less able to absorb rainfall, thus increasing runoff and erosion.