Water balance Flashcards

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Water balance

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The balance between inputs and outputs of the hydrological cycle

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Water balance equation

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S= P(Q+E)
P= precipitation
Q= total runoff
E= evapotranspiration
S= changes in storage
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Importance of water balance

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If water balance is negative, there’s a risk of drought

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