32.3 - Basin Yield
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What is basin yield?
💡 Hint: Think about water resources planning.
Define safe yield.
💡 Hint: Focus on sustainability.
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What is basin yield?
💡 Hint: Focus on the complete definition.
Is safe yield related to sustainability?
💡 Hint: Think about the implications of resource depletion.
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A town relies on a river basin for its water supply. The safe yield is assessed at 500 cubic meters per month. Discuss how this affects town planning and daily water usage strategies.
💡 Hint: Focus on sustainable planning.
A hydrologist is analyzing various basins to extract the maximum yield. If one basin can yield 3000 cubic meters and another 4500 cubic meters, elaborate on the implications of choosing the basin with the higher yield.
💡 Hint: Consider the consequences of over-extraction.
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