25.4.2 - Hydrologic Response Units (HRUs)
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What does HRU stand for?
💡 Hint: Think about the terms used in hydrology.
Name one factor that defines an HRU.
💡 Hint: Consider the characteristics that vary across a watershed.
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What is a Hydrologic Response Unit (HRU)?
💡 Hint: Think about the role of HRUs in hydrological modeling.
True or False: HRUs are only relevant in urban environments.
💡 Hint: Recall where HRUs might be applicable.
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Given a watershed with varying soil types (sandy, clay, loam) and land uses (urban, forest, agricultural), how would you categorize the HRUs, and what implications does this have for flood management?
💡 Hint: Think about how different areas would retain or let go of water.
Create a conceptual model for a watershed that includes three distinct HRUs and discuss the impact of vegetation on depression storage and runoff.
💡 Hint: Consider the role of plants in water retention.
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