Practice Uses (9.2) - Runoff and Surface Water Hydrology - Hydrology & Water Resources Engineering
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Question 1 Easy

Define runoff.

💡 Hint: Think about what happens to rainwater after it hits the ground.

Question 2 Easy

What does the SCS Curve Number range between?

💡 Hint: Consider the extremes of infiltration and runoff.

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Question 1

What is runoff?

Water that seeps into the ground
Water that flows into water bodies after rainfall
Water vapor released from trees

💡 Hint: Think about where rainwater goes after landing on the ground.

Question 2

True or False: The SCS Curve Number is only influenced by rainfall intensity.

True
False

💡 Hint: Remember the multiple factors that influence runoff.

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Challenge 1 Hard

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.

Challenge 2 Hard

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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