1.6 - Watershed and Catchment Concepts
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Practice Questions
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What is the definition of a watershed?
💡 Hint: Think of where water collects after it rains.
Name one type of watershed.
💡 Hint: Consider the size of the area!
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What is a watershed?
💡 Hint: Think about where rainwater gathers.
True or False: Macros watersheds are smaller than micro watersheds.
💡 Hint: Remember the classification by size.
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A 500 km² area is classified as a micro watershed. If heavy rainfall occurs leading to a runoff of 300mm, calculate the total runoff volume in cubic meters.
💡 Hint: Remember that volume = area times height.
Discuss how urban development can alter the characteristics and functionality of a watershed.
💡 Hint: Consider changes in land use.
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