3.5.1 - Watershed Delineation and Characterization
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Define a watershed.
💡 Hint: Think of where rainwater flows into.
What is a DEM?
💡 Hint: It helps visualize topography.
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What is a Digital Elevation Model (DEM)?
💡 Hint: Consider what kind of models are related to geography.
True or False: The bifurcation ratio compares water quality among watersheds.
💡 Hint: Think about the definition of bifurcation ratio.
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Analyze a given watershed shape with an area of 150 km² and a length of 10 km. Calculate its form factor.
💡 Hint: Use the formula to compare area and length pressures.
In a watershed with a bifurcation ratio of 3, if there are 6 first-order streams, how many second-order streams would you expect?
💡 Hint: Think about the ratio and how to apply it.
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