Practice World Water Balance (1.4) - Introduction to Hydrology & Water Resources Engineering

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Question 1.
How much precipitation falls over land annually?
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Think about where rain collects.
Question 2.
What is one method for water loss from land?
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How does water 'disappear' into the air?
3Question 3.
How much precipitation falls over oceans annually?
- 110 km³/year
- 390 km³/year
- 425 km³/year
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Think about where most rains fall.
4Question 4.
True or False: Evaporation from land is greater than from oceans.
- True
- False
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Remember the figures!
Question 5.
If global precipitation increases by 20% uniformly, how does it impact the water balance?
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Consider changes in input versus output.
Question 6.
Evaluate the impact of increased evaporation due to climate change on local water resources.
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Think about what happens when water levels drop.

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