43.3 - Integration of Infiltration and Consumptive Use in Hydrologic Planning
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Practice Questions
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Define infiltration in hydrology.
💡 Hint: Think about what happens when it rains.
What is consumptive use?
💡 Hint: Consider what happens to water taken by plants.
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What is infiltration?
💡 Hint: Focus on what happens right after it rains.
True or False: Consumptive use includes water that returns to the source.
💡 Hint: Think about plant water uptake.
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Create a plan emphasizing how to manage a region facing severe drought by integrating infiltration and consumptive use strategies.
💡 Hint: Start by identifying key crops and their water demands.
Analyze how neglecting infiltration losses in hydrologic models can affect local agriculture.
💡 Hint: Consider how farmers plan their irrigation based on water supply forecasts.
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