Practice Common Methods (7.1) - Runoff and Surface Water Hydrology

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Question 1.
Define runoff.
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Think about where water goes after it rains.
Question 2.
Name two types of runoff.
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One type flows over land, the other involves the ground.
3Question 3.
What is runoff?
- Water absorbed by plants
- Water that flows over land to streams
- Water vapor in the air
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Think about what happens during a rainstorm.
4Question 4.
True or False: A higher Curve Number indicates better water absorption.
- True
- False
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Consider the relationship between soil type and runoff.
Question 5.
Analyze a hydrograph showing sharp peaks and steep falls. What does this indicate about the watershed’s runoff characteristics?
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Consider how different land uses affect runoff timing.
Question 6.
Given an SCS Curve Number, determine its implications for flood management strategies in urban planning.
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Think about how urban environments change natural water absorption.

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