13.3 - Concept of Depth-Duration-Frequency (DDF)
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Practice Questions
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What does DDF stand for?
💡 Hint: Think about the main components of rainfall data.
Why is DDF important in hydrology?
💡 Hint: Consider the relationship between water management and rainfall volume.
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What does DDF represent in hydrology?
💡 Hint: Recall the components and definition focusing on depth.
True or False: DDF is more useful than IDF when assessing short bursts of rainfall.
💡 Hint: Consider the context of the rainfall periods.
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Given a rainfall event with a predicted depth of 100mm over 24 hours, analyze how this information can be used to design a stormwater management system.
💡 Hint: Consider how this depth influences infrastructure needs.
Discuss the challenges of applying DDF curves in a region experiencing rapid land use change.
💡 Hint: Think about how urbanization affects water flow.
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