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What is runoff?
Think about rainfall and where the water goes.
Name the three types of runoff.
Remember the terms that start with 'S', 'S', and 'B'.
What part of precipitation contributes directly to streams?
Think about water flow across surfaces.
True or False: Base flow contributes to streamflow during wet periods.
Consider when groundwater helps rivers.
Given a curve number of 75 and a precipitation of 100 mm, calculate the expected runoff using the SCS-CN method.
Remember the sequence of calculations!
Discuss and outline an environmental flow management plan for a river impacted by upstream damming.
Think about how to balance human needs with ecosystem preservation.
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