Surface Water Hydrology and Hydrograph Creation Quiz
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What does a hydrograph typically plot on the y-axis?

  • Sediment concentration
  • Temperature
  • Water discharge (flow rate) (correct)
  • Precipitation amount

What does a quick rise on a hydrograph indicate?

  • The area responds fast to rain (correct)
  • The area has slow response to rain
  • The area has constant stream without rain influence
  • The area has low water flow

What is baseflow in a hydrograph?

  • Constant stream without rain influence (correct)
  • Peak discharge
  • Sediment concentration
  • Precipitation amount

What does a faster decrease on a hydrograph after a rain event indicate?

<p>The area recovers quickly after rain (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does hydrograph analysis provide insights into?

<p>Watershed behavior, water availability, and potential risks associated with extreme weather events (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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