32.6.2. Applications

Try these first

1. 1.

   What does a mass curve represent?

   Hint

   Think about what happens when you accumulate water data.

2. 2.

   What do steep slopes in a mass curve indicate?

   Hint

   Consider how inflow changes affect the curve's shape.

3. 3.

   What does a mass curve plot illustrate?

   • Cumulative rainfall
   • Cumulative runoff
   • Water quality data

   Hint

   Consider what aspect of water flow is being illustrated.

4. 4.

   True or False: Mass curves can help identify when water demands exceed supply.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Think about how these tools are analyzed to reflect water needs.

5. 5.

   Given a range of inflow data across several months, create a mass curve and determine the required storage capacity based on hypothetical demand.

   Hint

   Focus on how inflow relates to demand over time.

6. 6.

   Analyze a mass curve and describe potential issues that could arise if demand consistently exceeds supply, including possible solutions.

   Hint

   Consider external factors that influence water availability.