Practice Hydrological Modeling With Gis (11.4.1) - Applications in Civil Engineering

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Question 1.
What does GIS stand for?
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Think about what kind of information GIS deals with.
Question 2.
Define a watershed.
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Consider where rainwater flows when it falls on land.
3Question 3.
What does HEC-HMS stand for?
- Hydrologic System Management
- Hydrologic Engineering Center's Hydrologic Modeling System
- High-Efficiency Control Hydrology Model
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Remember the engineering aspect of the acronym.
4Question 4.
True or False: GIS can be used to visualize water flow patterns.
- True
- False
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Think about how maps display information.
Question 5.
Design a simple hydrological model for a small urban area using GIS data. What considerations would you take into account when determining where to place check dams?
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Think about the topography and current water flow.
Question 6.
Using given GIS data, identify potential flood zones in a watershed. How would you approach mapping these areas?
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Consider how water collects in certain low-lying areas.

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