Surface Water Hydrology
Initial Publication Date: February 25, 2006
Summary
This problem set/lab exercise deals with surface water hydrology, specifically the local nature of stream runoff. Using various websites, data sets, and graphs, the student analyzes rates of discharge and learns about flooding. The exercise is well-guided, with instructions on using a spreadsheet for data analysis.
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Learning Goals
- Examine the local nature of stream runoff
Context for Use
This activity is suitable for a laboratory section dealing with stream discharge, stream hydrology, and flood hydrology.
Description and Teaching Materials
http://gemini.oscs.montana.edu/~geol102/spring2002/envirolabs/hydro6.htm Environmental Geology Hydrology Lab
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Assessment
Students are expected to answer a series of questions on the activity page and then turn them in to be graded. They also need to create a graph of stream flow data to be turned in.
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Quantiative Skills Addressed
Graphs: Interpretation of graphical informationTechnology: Spreadsheets