

Ch 1 Hydrology Review
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Science
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9th - 12th Grade
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Hard
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the falling limb on a hydrograph?
Back
The falling limb is the part of the hydrograph that shows the decrease in river discharge after a peak flow, indicating the return to normal flow levels.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is interception in hydrology?
Back
Interception is the process where precipitation is caught and held by vegetation, preventing it from reaching the ground directly.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Define runoff in the context of hydrology.
Back
Runoff is the flow of water over land surfaces, typically occurring after rainfall, which eventually drains into rivers, lakes, and oceans.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a plunge pool?
Back
A plunge pool is a deep basin formed at the base of a waterfall, created by the erosive action of falling water.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does saltation refer to in river dynamics?
Back
Saltation is the process by which sediment particles bounce along the riverbed due to the force of flowing water.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the significance of lag time in hydrology?
Back
Lag time is the delay between the peak rainfall and the peak discharge in a river, indicating how quickly water travels through the watershed.
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Explain the term evapotranspiration.
Back
Evapotranspiration is the combined process of evaporation from land and water surfaces and transpiration from plants, contributing to the water cycle.
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