26.3.4 - Rainfall Intensity
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Practice Questions
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Define rainfall intensity.
💡 Hint: Think about how much rain falls in an hour.
What happens when rainfall intensity exceeds infiltration capacity?
💡 Hint: Consider what happens to water when it can’t soak in.
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What is rainfall intensity measured in?
💡 Hint: Think about how we measure precipitation.
True or False: Runoff occurs when infiltration capacity is greater than rainfall intensity.
💡 Hint: Consider the definitions we discussed.
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Consider a city experiencing heavy rainfall with an intensity of 80 mm/hr, while its soil has an infiltration capacity of 25 mm/hr. Calculate the runoff rate and discuss potential impacts on urban infrastructure.
💡 Hint: Subtract the infiltration capacity from the rainfall intensity to find the excess.
Propose a comprehensive strategy for a community facing frequent urban flooding due to rainfall intensity that exceeds infiltration capacity. Include measures for both immediate response and long-term solutions.
💡 Hint: Consider the layers of mitigation: quick fixes vs. permanent changes.
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