Practice - The Water-Budget Equation
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Practice Questions
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What does 'P' represent in the Water-Budget Equation?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens when it rains.
In the Water-Budget Equation, what does 'ET' stand for?
💡 Hint: Consider how water is lost from plants into the atmosphere.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What does 'Q' stand for in the Water-Budget Equation?
💡 Hint: It's what happens to water after a rainstorm.
True or False: Evapotranspiration includes only evaporation.
💡 Hint: Consider what plants do with water.
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Challenge Problems
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A scientist finds that over one year, a catchment area experienced 200 mm of precipitation, 80 mm of runoff, 50 mm of evapotranspiration, and 10 mm of infiltration. Determine the change in water storage (ΔS).
💡 Hint: Use the Water-Budget Equation and plug in the provided numbers.
Consider a scenario where increased urbanization causes runoff (Q) to rise significantly. Discuss how this might affect local ecosystems and water management practices.
💡 Hint: Think about the environmental consequences of changing runoff patterns.
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