Practice Hydrological Modelling (2.11.3) - Global Water Budget - Hydrology & Water Resources Engineering

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Question 1.
What is hydrological modelling?
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Consider what components of the hydrological cycle are included.
Question 2.
What does the VIC model stand for?
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Think about how it relates to water infiltration.
3Question 3.
What does hydrological modelling involve?
- Estimating rainfall
- Simulating the water cycle
- Measuring river depth
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Think about the main purpose of hydrological modelling.
4Question 4.
True or False: The SWAT model is used for large-scale hydrological assessments.
- True
- False
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Consider the scale each model targets.
Question 5.
How would you design a study using the SWAT model to assess the impact of agricultural practices on water quality in a watershed? Outline the steps you would take.
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Consider how you would gather data and define model parameters.
Question 6.
Critique the limitations of hydrological modelling for river management. How would you address these limitations in a real-world application?
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Think about practical ways to improve model execution and results.

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