26.5.2 - W-Index
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Practice Questions
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What does the W-Index account for in hydrology?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens when rain first starts.
How does using the W-Index improve water management?
💡 Hint: Consider the effects of accurate predictions.
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What is the W-Index used for in hydrology?
💡 Hint: Remember the role of the W-Index during heavy rains.
True or False: The W-Index only applies to soil types with high porosity.
💡 Hint: Consider how different soils absorb water.
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Given a rainfall event with an initial loss of 10 mm and an average infiltration rate (W-Index) of 15 mm/hour, calculate how long it will take before runoff begins if the rainfall rate is 30 mm/hour.
💡 Hint: Use the effective rainfall to find how long it takes to exceed the infiltration rate.
Examine a scenario in which the W-Index for a specific area is forecasted to decrease due to urban development. Discuss potential impacts on local water management practices.
💡 Hint: Consider how urbanization impacts soil and impervious surfaces.
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