9.1 - Assumptions
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Practice Questions
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What is runoff?
💡 Hint: Think of where rainwater goes after it rains.
Name two types of runoff.
💡 Hint: Consider how water travels over and through the ground.
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What is the equation used in the SCS-CN method?
💡 Hint: Look for the components of rainfall and retention.
True or False: Base flow contributes to river discharge during wet periods.
💡 Hint: Think about what maintains rivers when it hasn't rained.
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A region with urban land use receives 50 mm of rainfall. The Curve Number for this area is 75. Calculate the runoff using the SCS-CN method.
💡 Hint: Ensure to convert values correctly when applying the equation.
Construct a theoretical hydrograph for a watershed with both sandy and clay soils receiving heavy rainfall. Describe the differences in shape you expect to see.
💡 Hint: Think about how soil texture impacts movement of water.
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