1.7 That's Peak

Which of the following physical features of drainage basins affects the shape of a storm hydrograph?

• Size

• Temperature

• Humidity

• Altitude

Which human factor is mentioned as influencing the shape of a storm hydrograph?

• Population density

• Land use and urbanisation

• Climate change

• Agricultural practices

Which of the following is NOT listed as a physical feature affecting storm hydrograph shape?

• Drainage density

• Rock type

• Soil

• Wind speed

What is the role of planners in managing land use according to the study pointers?

• To increase agricultural productivity

• To manage the shape of storm hydrographs

• To control urbanisation

• To influence the hydrological cycle

What percentage of freshwater is available for human use?

• 2.5%

• 1/3 of 2.5%

• 50%

• 75%

Which of the following factors does NOT influence the size and residence times of stores, fluxes, and processes?

• Soil

• Geology

• Latitude

• Population density

What is the annual balance between inputs and outputs within a system called?

• River regime

• Water budget

• Hydrological cycle

• Evapotranspiration

Which of the following is an example of an output in a local system?

• Precipitation

• Evapotranspiration

• Soil

• Geology

What can cause the annual variation of discharge of a river at a particular point?

• Soil type

• Geology

• Local geographical factors

• Human land use

What is the contribution to river flow from long-term storage sources such as permeable rocks, areas of bog, and marsh called?

• Rising limb

• Peak discharge

• Normal (base) flow

• Falling limb