3 - Flow-Duration Curve FDC
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Practice Questions
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What does the flow-duration curve represent?
💡 Hint: Consider what the axes of the graph might show.
What does a flatter curve indicate?
💡 Hint: Think about the stability of water supply.
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What does an FDC plot represent?
💡 Hint: Focus on what the curve's main purpose is.
True or False: A steeper FDC implies more stable flow conditions.
💡 Hint: Think about the characteristics of steep versus flat curves.
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Given a hypothetical river's FDC, calculate the average flow rate during the 70% exceedance level and explain its significance.
💡 Hint: Look for the flow value where 70% intersects the curve.
Discuss the implications of steep versus flat FDCs on ecosystems and human usage. How would you balance both?
💡 Hint: Think about compromises and resource management strategies.
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