The hydrological cycle influences water budgets and river systems at a local scale (Edexcel A-Level Geography): Quizzes
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In the water balance equation P = Q + E ± S, what does the letter E represent?
In the water balance equation P = Q + E ± S, what does the letter E represent?
Evapotranspiration
What unit is used to measure the annual variation in discharge of a river regime?
What unit is used to measure the annual variation in discharge of a river regime?
Cumecs
What is lag time on a storm hydrograph?
What is lag time on a storm hydrograph?
Time between peak rainfall & peak discharge
What is the main supply of water to a river before a storm starts?
What is the main supply of water to a river before a storm starts?
Groundwater/base flow
Which characteristic is typical of a flashy hydrograph?
Which characteristic is typical of a flashy hydrograph?
Short lag time
What is the most significant factor that leads to increased flood risk?
What is the most significant factor that leads to increased flood risk?
Urbanisation
Which rock type produces a flashy river hydrograph?
Which rock type produces a flashy river hydrograph?
Impermeable rocks like granite
What type of slopes promote a flashy hydrograph?
What type of slopes promote a flashy hydrograph?
High, steep slopes
How does dense vegetation affect a storm hydrograph?
How does dense vegetation affect a storm hydrograph?
Creates flat river with high interception
What is the recessional limb on a storm hydrograph?
What is the recessional limb on a storm hydrograph?
Part where discharge starts to decrease