Practice - Uses
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Practice Questions
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Define runoff.
💡 Hint: Think about what happens to rainwater after it hits the ground.
What does the SCS Curve Number range between?
💡 Hint: Consider the extremes of infiltration and runoff.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is runoff?
💡 Hint: Think about where rainwater goes after landing on the ground.
True or False: The SCS Curve Number is only influenced by rainfall intensity.
💡 Hint: Remember the multiple factors that influence runoff.
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Challenge Problems
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Given a watershed with a Curve Number of 85, precipitation of 50 mm, and an initial abstraction of 10 mm, calculate the runoff using the SCS method.
💡 Hint: Remember to break the formula down step by step and calculate S first.
Analyze the effect of a steep slope versus a gentle slope on runoff behavior and hydrograph shape.
💡 Hint: Think about how the landscape influences the speed at which water travels.
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