Key word test 2 Flashcards

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Storm hydrograph

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show how a river’s discharge changes after a storm

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2
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Peak rainfall

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maximum amount of rainfall (millimetres).

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3
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Peak flow

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Maximum discharge in the river

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4
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Lag time

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the time taken between peak rainfall and peak discharge

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5
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Rising limb

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shows the increase in discharge on a hydrograph

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recession limb

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shows the return of discharge to normal/base flow on a hydrograph.

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Base flow

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the normal discharge of the river

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