Practice Residence Time of Water in Different Reservoirs - 2.10 | 2. Global Water Budget | Hydrology & Water Resources Engineering - Vol 1
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Question 1

Easy

What is the average residence time of water in the atmosphere?

💡 Hint: Think about the rapid cycling of water in weather systems.

Question 2

Easy

How long does water typically stay in rivers?

💡 Hint: Recall the cycle of water flowing through a river system.

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Question 1

What is the average residence time of water in the atmosphere?

  • 1 year
  • 10 days
  • 2 weeks

💡 Hint: Consider how quickly water vapor can lead to cloud formation.

Question 2

True or False: Glaciers have a shorter residence time compared to lakes.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Think about how glaciers store vast amounts of ice.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Consider a scenario where there is an unexpected drought affecting surface water supply. How would the different residence times of reservoirs influence water availability during this period?

💡 Hint: Think about how quickly each source can be replenished or deplete.

Question 2

How would climate change potentially affect the residence times of water in different reservoirs, and what could be the implications of these effects?

💡 Hint: Consider how changing temperatures affect water cycles.

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