12 Questions
What is the primary focus of the science of hydrology?
The occurrence and movement of water on and over the surface of the earth
What is one of the applications of knowing the maximum probable flood that may occur at a given site?
Design of dams and reservoirs
What is necessary for the design of dams, municipal water supply, and water power?
Water yield from a basin
What occurs during the evaporation process in the hydrologic cycle?
Evaporation from surfaces of ponds and lakes
What is the end result of condensation in the hydrologic cycle?
Water droplet growth
What is required for the design of a drainage project in an area?
The maximum intensity of storm and its frequency
What is the result of evaporation, evapotranspiration, and condensation of water vapor in the atmosphere?
Precipitation
What is the primary concern for a civil engineer in the hydrologic cycle?
Runoff
What type of precipitation forms when raindrops freeze while falling through the air?
Sleet
What is the term for the process of water vapor condensing directly into ice crystals?
Sublimation
What type of precipitation is characterized by a light, steady rain in fine drops?
Drizzle
What type of precipitation occurs when ocean air streams pass over land and are deflected upward by coastal mountains?
Orographic precipitation
Learn about the science of hydrology, its scope, and importance in understanding the occurrence and movement of water on earth. Explore the various forms of moisture and transformations between different states. Discover the significance of hydrology in designing safe drains and culverts.
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