1. Introduction to Hydrology & Water Resources Engineering

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is evaporation?

   Hint

   Think about what happens on a hot day.

2. 2.

   Name one component of the hydrologic cycle.

   Hint

   It's something that keeps water moving.

3. 3.

   What is the first process in the hydrologic cycle?

   • Transpiration
   • Evaporation
   • Condensation

   Hint

   Think about what happens to puddles on a sunny day.

4. 4.

   Is it true or false that infiltration helps recharge groundwater?

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Consider what happens when it rains.

5. 5.

   Consider a local river basin scenario with increasing urbanization. Discuss how this change could alter the hydrologic cycle dynamics.

   Hint

   Consider the effects of pavement and buildings on natural landscapes.

6. 6.

   A region receives a significant amount of rainfall in a short period. Analyze the potential hydrologic consequences using the water-budget equation.

   Hint

   Think about how different phases interact when rain falls heavily.