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- 1. Multiple Choice
Discharge (m3/sec) = cross-sectional area (m2) x _________
velocity
rainfall
runoff
evaporation
- 2. Multiple Choice
Discharge shows us a measurement of _______ in any given moment.
Throughflow
Percolation
Runoff
Groundwater flow
- 3. Multiple Choice
On a hydrograph, what is shown as a bar chart?
discharge
rainfall
lag time
baseflow
- 4. Multiple Choice
On a hydrograph, what is represented by a line graph?
discharge
baseflow
rainfall
time
- 5. Fill in the Blank
What is the name from the time between peak rainfall and peak discharge?
- 6. Multiple Choice
Which of the following affect the shape of a hydrograph?
drainage basin size
rock type
soil water
rainfall intensity
- 7. Multiple Choice
True or false- A small drainage basin will have a flashy hydrograph
true
false
- 8. Multiple Choice
True or false- Forest cover reduces interception leading to a low, flat hydrograph.
true
false
- 9. Multiple Choice
True or false- Light rainfall will transfer to a river slowly
True
false
- 10. Fill in the Blank
When discharge is rising towards the peak, what is this called? (Hint - two words)
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