Practice The Hydrologic Cycle (1.2) - Concepts of Hydrologic Cycle - Hydrology & Water Resources Engineering

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Question 1.
What is evaporation?
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Think about water disappearing from a surface.
Question 2.
What do we measure precipitation with?
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What tool helps us determine how much rain has fallen?
3Question 3.
What is the process called when water changes from liquid to vapor?
- Condensation
- Evaporation
- Precipitation
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Think about how puddles disappear on sunny days.
4Question 4.
True or False: Evapotranspiration includes both evaporation and condensation.
- True
- False
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Consider what each term describes.
Question 5.
Design a simple experiment to demonstrate the process of evaporation and condensation using household items.
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Consider how warmth affects water movement.
Question 6.
Analyze the impact of urban development on local watershed hydrology. Consider changes in infiltration and runoff patterns.
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Think about how cities change the landscape.

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