Practice Base Flow (32.1.3) - Runoff - Hydrology & Water Resources Engineering

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Question 1.
What is base flow?
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Think about where river water comes from when it doesn't rain.
Question 2.
Why is base flow important during dry periods?
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Consider the impact on plants and animals.
3Question 3.
What is base flow?
- Surface runoff
- Groundwater runoff
- Rainwater runoff
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Remember where groundwater comes from!
4Question 4.
True or False: Base flow is unimportant during rainy seasons.
- True
- False
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Think about the continuous flow of water.
Question 5.
In a region experiencing severe drought, analyze how decreased base flow would impact local agriculture and ecosystem health.
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Think about what happens to crops and animals when rivers run dry.
Question 6.
Design a water management plan that incorporates strategies for preserving base flow in a watershed area.
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Consider how you can keep water in the ground to support rivers.

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