16.4.1 - Water Budget Method
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What does E represent in the Water Budget Method?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens to the water from a lake.
What contributes to the inflow (I) in the equation?
💡 Hint: Consider sources like rivers or rainfall.
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What does the equation E = I + P - O - ΔS represent?
💡 Hint: Think about what we are measuring in relation to water.
True or False: The Water Budget Method only applies to large reservoirs.
💡 Hint: Remember, water budget concepts may also apply to lakes or ponds.
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During a study, a lake had an inflow of 8,000 m³, a precipitation of 1,500 m³, an outflow of 4,000 m³, and ΔS was found to be +2,000 m³. Calculate the evaporation rate and explain the significance in water resource management.
💡 Hint: Break down each component methodically.
Evaluate the challenges of estimating evaporation in a fast-flowing river compared to a static reservoir using the Water Budget Method.
💡 Hint: Consider how different environments affect measurement methods.
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