2.3 - The Global Water Balance Equation
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Practice Questions
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What does the 'P' in the Global Water Balance Equation represent?
💡 Hint: Think about what falls from clouds.
What does the equation simplify to over the long term?
💡 Hint: What happens to ∆S in long-term averages?
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Interactive Quizzes
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What does the letter R in the Global Water Balance Equation represent?
💡 Hint: It’s the water that does not soak into the ground.
The simplified equation P ≈ ET + R reflects what aspect of the water balance?
💡 Hint: What happens to ∆S in a balanced system?
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Challenge Problems
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How would you adjust the water balance equation for a region experiencing significantly increased evaporation due to rising temperatures? Describe solutions that could be implemented.
💡 Hint: Consider the impact of climate and ways to stabilize water levels.
Propose a study that investigates climate change impacts on regional water bank storage. What metrics would you evaluate, and what data sources would you use?
💡 Hint: Think about sources of climate data and how they tie into your study.
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