Ch 1 Storm Hydrographs

Ch 1 Storm Hydrographs

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Geography

9th - 12th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Why do large drainage basins have a higher peak discharge compared to smaller basins?

Back

Large basins have more precipitation.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the relationship between drainage density and lag time?

Back

Basins with high drainage density have shorter lag times.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the purpose of flood hydrographs?

Back

To predict flooding

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the impact of impermeable rock on surface runoff, throughflow, and infiltration?

Back

Impermeable rock increases surface runoff and reduces throughflow and infiltration.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Why do smaller basins generally have shorter lag times? Options: Smaller basins have steeper slopes, Smaller basins have more precipitation, Smaller basins have shorter distances to travel, Smaller basins have longer distances to travel

Back

Smaller basins have shorter distances to travel

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the relationship between permeable rock and lag time?

Back

Permeable rock increases lag time.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is river discharge?

Back

The volume of water passing a point each second.

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