Water Cycle Theories in Classical and Renaissance Eras

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How long did the runoff last at the outlet of the catchment?

10 hours

What was the average discharge of the stream draining the catchment during the runoff?

1.5 m^3/s

What was the area of the small catchment that received a rainfall of 10.5 cm?

150 hectares

How much water was not able to runoff due to infiltration, evaporation, and transpiration?

<p>$1.5 \times 10^{4}$ cubic meters</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the ratio of runoff to precipitation?

<p>1:7</p> Signup and view all the answers

Before the storm, what was the state of the stream draining the catchment?

<p>Dry</p> Signup and view all the answers

After the runoff event, what was the state of the stream draining the catchment?

<p>Dry</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the percentage of earth's precipitation provided by ocean evaporation?

<p>~90%</p> Signup and view all the answers

'Living near an ocean does not necessarily imply more rainfall.' Why is this statement mentioned in the text?

<p>'Rainfall patterns are mainly determined by local geography.'</p> Signup and view all the answers

'Any Questions?' What was this statement most likely referring to in the text?

<p>'General inquiries or clarifications on the topic.'</p> Signup and view all the answers

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