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What are the three types of runoff?
Think about how water interacts with the land.
How do we generally measure runoff volume?
Consider what happens to rainwater.
What is the definition of runoff?
Remember it as water moving towards streams.
True or False: Base flow is the contribution of groundwater to streamflow during wet periods.
Think about when base flow is relevant.
Given the following data: Precipitation = 150 mm, Curve Number = 75, calculate the runoff volume and explain your approach.
Use the SCS equation carefully.
Analyze how changes in land use from forest to urban can affect the hydrograph shape and discuss the implications for flood management.
Consider how surfaces interact with water.
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