8.7 - Application of Areal Rainfall in Hydrologic Studies
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What is areal rainfall?
💡 Hint: Think about rainfall data collection.
Name one application of areal rainfall.
💡 Hint: Consider the implications of rainfall on water flow.
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What does areal rainfall provide for hydrologic studies?
💡 Hint: Think about its role in hydrological modeling.
True or False: Areal rainfall is not crucial for flood frequency analysis.
💡 Hint: Consider how rainfall affects flooding.
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A reservoir is designed to hold runoff from a 100-square-mile catchment area. If historical areal rainfall data indicates a 5-inch average over the design period, how much total runoff should be expected (in cubic feet)?
💡 Hint: Remember to convert all units to the same system before calculating.
A farmer is analyzing the average areal rainfall of his region over a decade. If he notices a consistent decrease in rainfall, what strategies can he implement to adapt?
💡 Hint: Think about how farmers can adapt to changes in rainfall.
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