4. Optional Theme — Freshwater

Flood Hydrographs — Quiz

Test your understanding of flood hydrographs with 5 practice questions.

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Practice Questions

Question 1

What is a flood hydrograph?

Question 2

What does the lag time on a flood hydrograph measure?

Question 3

Which condition would usually make a river respond more quickly to heavy rain?

Question 4

What is the rising limb on a flood hydrograph?

Question 5

Which factor would usually increase infiltration and reduce flood risk?