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Hydrology - Test Set 6

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  1. Question 1

    Which of the following is a measure of a stream’s capacity to carry sediment?
    1. Wetted perimeter
    2. Stream power
    3. Velocity-area ratio
    4. Flow regime
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  2. Question 2

    The Rational Method is used for estimating:
    1. Evaporation
    2. Peak runoff
    3. Infiltration
    4. Water table depth
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  3. Question 3

    The largest component of the global hydrological cycle in terms of volume is:
    1. Groundwater
    2. Rivers and lakes
    3. Ocean storage
    4. Atmospheric moisture
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  4. Question 4

    The term “baseflow” in a hydrograph refers to:
    1. Water from surface runoff
    2. Water from interflow
    3. Contribution of groundwater to streamflow
    4. Water from evapotranspiration
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  5. Question 5

    Which of the following is not a factor affecting infiltration capacity?
    1. Soil texture
    2. Vegetation cover
    3. Cloud cover
    4. Rainfall intensity
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