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Module 1A Flashcards

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Deals with the occurence, distribution and disposal of water on the earth

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Hydrology

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Hydrology is what in simplier terms

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natural process

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branch of engineering that applies fluid mechanics that deals with the collection, storage, transport, regulation, and use of water

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Hydraulics

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Hydraulics is also known as in simpliest term

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Man-made process

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5
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Scope of Hydrology

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  • Maximum probable flood
  • Water Yield of a basin
  • Ground Water Development
  • Maximum Intensity of storm
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Hydrologic Data

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  • Climatological Data
  • Hydrometeorological Data
  • Precipitation Records
  • Stream Flows Records
  • Seasonal Fluctuation of ground water table
  • Evaporation Data
  • Cropping Pattern
  • Water Quality
  • Geomorphologic Studies
  • Hydrometeorological Characteristics
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7
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water transfer cycle which occurs continuously

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Hydrologic Cycle

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Hydrologic Cycle Phases

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  • Evaporation
  • Transpiration
  • Condensation
  • Precipitation
  • Runoff
  • Infiltration
  • Groundwater Flow
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The area of land that intercepts the rainfall and transports it to the stream. Also called catchment area

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Watershed / Drainage Basin

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10
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bent contour lines that points uphill

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Swale

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11
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bent contour lines that point downhill

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Ridge

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12
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transition between two ridges and two swales

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Saddle

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13
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11 watershed reserve in the Philippines

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  • Lake Lanao
  • Upper Agno
  • San Roque
  • Makiling-Banahaw
  • Buhi-Barit
  • Magat
  • Pantabangan
  • Angat
  • Caliraya
  • Tiwi
  • Pulangi
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14
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the only drainage outlet of the Laguna de Bay

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Pasig River

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15
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Flood waters in Metro Manila is diverted to Laguna De Bay through 2 structures

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  • Rosario Weir
  • Manggahan Floodway
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16
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Structure that is made to regulate storage of flood waters in Laguna de Bay

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Napindan Hydraulic Control Structure (NHCS)

17
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has the longest coastline along Manila Bay. The basin has long and narrow subbasins and its river system has radial drainage pattern

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Cavite River Basin

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