32.3.1 - Definition
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What is basin yield?
💡 Hint: Think about the timeframe and volume of water.
What is safe yield?
💡 Hint: Focus on sustainability.
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What is the concept of basin yield?
💡 Hint: Think about extraction not area or rainfall.
True or False: Safe yield is the maximum quantity of water a basin can provide sustainably.
💡 Hint: Consider what 'sustainable' means in this context.
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A basin has a safe yield of 1000 m³/day and a maximum yield of 3000 m³/day. If the average daily withdrawal is 800 m³, what is the sustainable withdrawal rate?
💡 Hint: Focus on the definition of safe yield.
Assuming a basin has a total storage capacity of 5000 m³ and a mass curve indicates inflow provides 3000 m³, how much additional storage is needed to meet a demand of 4500 m³?
💡 Hint: Assess the difference between storage needs and available inflow.
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