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Runoff Coefficient - ANSWER-Constant value representing runoff potential of
a watershed.
Modified Rational Method - ANSWER-Estimates total runoff volume using
trapezoidal hydrographs.
Trapezoidal Hydrograph - ANSWER-Graphical representation of runoff flow
rates over time.
Hydrograph - ANSWER-Graph displaying rainfall flow rates over time.
Unit Hydrograph - ANSWER-Direct runoff hydrograph from one unit of excess
precipitation.
Infiltration Calculations - ANSWER-Estimates water loss through soil
infiltration.
Horton's Equation - ANSWER-Estimates infiltration capacity based on soil
characteristics.
Green-Ampt Method - ANSWER-Models infiltration as a function of time and
soil depth.
Hydrology Modeling Programs - ANSWER-Software tools for simulating
hydrological processes.
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,US EPA SWMM - ANSWER-Stormwater Management Model for hydrology
analysis.
HEC-HMS - ANSWER-Hydrologic modeling system by US Army Corps of
Engineers.
Peak Discharge Rate - ANSWER-Maximum flow rate represented at
hydrograph peak.
Initial Abstractions - ANSWER-Water lost before runoff begins, including
infiltration.
Soil Saturation - ANSWER-Condition when soil is fully filled with water.
Wetting Front - ANSWER-Boundary between saturated and unsaturated soil
layers.
Empirical Observations - ANSWER-Data collected through real-world
measurements.
Constant Rate Precipitation - ANSWER-Assumption of uniform rainfall during
runoff estimation.
Recurrence Interval - ANSWER-Expected time between similar storm events.
Effective Duration - ANSWER-Time period over which precipitation is
distributed.
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, Potential Maximum Retention - ANSWER-Maximum water that can be retained
before runoff.
Drainage Area - ANSWER-Land area contributing to runoff at a specific point.
Certification Exam - ANSWER-Materials and equations provided during the
exam.
Certified Professionals - ANSWER-Experts who design stormwater
management practices.
Hydraulic Features - ANSWER-Site characteristics affecting water flow and
management.
Energy Dissipation - ANSWER-Process of reducing energy in flowing water.
Open Channel Flow - ANSWER-Flow of water in a defined, exposed channel.
Conveyance Measures - ANSWER-Structures to manage water flow, e.g.,
ditches.
Uniform Flow - ANSWER-Steady-state flow assumed for calculation purposes.
Empirical Analysis - ANSWER-Analysis accepting calculation error due to
variability.
Manning's Equation - ANSWER-Method for estimating flow rates in channels.
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Control comprehensive questions and answer latest
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Runoff Coefficient - ANSWER-Constant value representing runoff potential of
a watershed.
Modified Rational Method - ANSWER-Estimates total runoff volume using
trapezoidal hydrographs.
Trapezoidal Hydrograph - ANSWER-Graphical representation of runoff flow
rates over time.
Hydrograph - ANSWER-Graph displaying rainfall flow rates over time.
Unit Hydrograph - ANSWER-Direct runoff hydrograph from one unit of excess
precipitation.
Infiltration Calculations - ANSWER-Estimates water loss through soil
infiltration.
Horton's Equation - ANSWER-Estimates infiltration capacity based on soil
characteristics.
Green-Ampt Method - ANSWER-Models infiltration as a function of time and
soil depth.
Hydrology Modeling Programs - ANSWER-Software tools for simulating
hydrological processes.
1|Page
,US EPA SWMM - ANSWER-Stormwater Management Model for hydrology
analysis.
HEC-HMS - ANSWER-Hydrologic modeling system by US Army Corps of
Engineers.
Peak Discharge Rate - ANSWER-Maximum flow rate represented at
hydrograph peak.
Initial Abstractions - ANSWER-Water lost before runoff begins, including
infiltration.
Soil Saturation - ANSWER-Condition when soil is fully filled with water.
Wetting Front - ANSWER-Boundary between saturated and unsaturated soil
layers.
Empirical Observations - ANSWER-Data collected through real-world
measurements.
Constant Rate Precipitation - ANSWER-Assumption of uniform rainfall during
runoff estimation.
Recurrence Interval - ANSWER-Expected time between similar storm events.
Effective Duration - ANSWER-Time period over which precipitation is
distributed.
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, Potential Maximum Retention - ANSWER-Maximum water that can be retained
before runoff.
Drainage Area - ANSWER-Land area contributing to runoff at a specific point.
Certification Exam - ANSWER-Materials and equations provided during the
exam.
Certified Professionals - ANSWER-Experts who design stormwater
management practices.
Hydraulic Features - ANSWER-Site characteristics affecting water flow and
management.
Energy Dissipation - ANSWER-Process of reducing energy in flowing water.
Open Channel Flow - ANSWER-Flow of water in a defined, exposed channel.
Conveyance Measures - ANSWER-Structures to manage water flow, e.g.,
ditches.
Uniform Flow - ANSWER-Steady-state flow assumed for calculation purposes.
Empirical Analysis - ANSWER-Analysis accepting calculation error due to
variability.
Manning's Equation - ANSWER-Method for estimating flow rates in channels.
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