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 (correct)
  • 1 hour
  • 90 minutes
  • 9 hours
  • What was the average discharge of the stream draining the catchment during the runoff?

  • 0.015 m^3/s
  • 0.15 m^3/s
  • 1.5 m^3/s (correct)
  • 15 m^3/s
  • What was the area of the small catchment that received a rainfall of 10.5 cm?

  • 5000 hectares
  • 150 hectares (correct)
  • 90 hectares
  • 105 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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