Practice World Water Balance (1.4) - Introduction to Hydrology & Water Resources Engineering
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Practice - World Water Balance

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

How much precipitation falls over land annually?

💡 Hint: Think about where rain collects.

Question 2 Easy

What is one method for water loss from land?

💡 Hint: How does water 'disappear' into the air?

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Question 1

How much precipitation falls over oceans annually?

110 km³/year
390 km³/year
425 km³/year

💡 Hint: Think about where most rains fall.

Question 2

True or False: Evaporation from land is greater than from oceans.

True
False

💡 Hint: Remember the figures!

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Challenge Problems

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Challenge 1 Hard

If global precipitation increases by 20% uniformly, how does it impact the water balance?

💡 Hint: Consider changes in input versus output.

Challenge 2 Hard

Evaluate the impact of increased evaporation due to climate change on local water resources.

💡 Hint: Think about what happens when water levels drop.

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