13.5.3 - Bernard’s Equation
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Practice Questions
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What does Bernard's Equation aim to estimate?
💡 Hint: Consider what aspects of rainfall the equation relates to.
Name two empirical constants in Bernard's Equation.
💡 Hint: Think about the components of the equation.
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What does I represent in Bernard's Equation?
💡 Hint: Think about what you calculate specifically in hydrology.
True or False: The values of K, b, and n are constant across all geographical locations.
💡 Hint: Consider the impact of local rainfall characteristics.
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Given an area prone to rainfall, if historical data suggests K = 70, b = 3, and n = 1.5, compute rainfall intensity for a storm duration of 45 minutes.
💡 Hint: Substituting in the values will solve for I.
Discuss how findings from Bernard’s Equation might change if applied to a tropical region versus a desert region.
💡 Hint: Consider climatic impacts on rainfall patterns.
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