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1
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Hydrographs Show the Change in River _____________.

A

Discharge.

2
Q

River Discharge is Simply the __________ of Water that Flows in a River Per Second. What’s it Measured In?

A

Volume.

M(Cubed)/s.

3
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What is Peak Discharge?

A

The Highest Discharge in the Period of Time.

4
Q

What is Lag Time?

A

The Delay Between Peak Rainfall and Peak Discharge.

5
Q

What is Rising Limb?

A

The Increase in River Discharge as Rainwater Flows into the River.

6
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What is Falling Limb?

A

The Decrease in River Discharge as the River Returns to its Normal Level.

7
Q

Lag Time Happens Because Most Rainwater doesn’t Land Directly in the River ___________.

A

Channel.

8
Q

If More Water Flows as ____________, the Lag Time will be Reduced, Meaning Discharge will ____________ and the Hydrograph will be Steeper.

A

Runoff…Increase…

9
Q

Physical Factors that Affect Lag Time, Discharge and the Shape of Hydrographs?

A
  • Geology.
  • Soil Type.
  • Slope.
  • Drainage Basin Type.
  • Antecedent Conditions.
10
Q

Human Factors that Affect Lag Time, Discharge and the Shape of Hydrographs?

A
  • Urbanisation.

- Deforestation.

11
Q

How does Geology Affect Lag Time, Discharge and the Shape of the Hydrograph?

A

Water can’t Infiltrate into Impermeable Rocks, so there’s More Runoff.

12
Q

How does Soil Type Affect Lag Time, Discharge and the Shape of the Hydrograph?

A

More Impermeable Soils can’t Absorb as much Water as Sandy Soils.

13
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How does Slope Affect Lag Time, Discharge and the Shape of the Hydrograph?

A

The Steeper the Slope, the Less Infiltration and the Higher the Runoff.

14
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How does the Drainage Basin Type Affect Lag Time, Discharge and the Shape of the Hydrograph?

A

Circular Drainage Basins have a Shorter Lag Time and Higher Discharge than Narrow Basins Because Water Reaches the Main River Channel at the Same Time.

15
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How do Antecedent Conditions Affect Lag Time, Discharge and the Shape of the Hydrograph?

A

Previously Wet or Cold Weather can Increase Runoff Because Water can’t Infiltrate Saturated or Frozen Soil.

16
Q

How does Urbanisation Affect Lag Time, Discharge and the Shape of the Hydrograph?

A

Water can’t Infiltrate into Impermeable Services, so there’s More Runoff.

17
Q

How does Deforestation Affect Lag Time, Discharge and the Shape of the Hydrograph?

A

Trees Take Up Water From the Ground and Store It, Reducing Runoff.