Compared with Curve 2 on This Hydrograph, What Is a Possible

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Multiple Choice

Compared with curve 2 on this hydrograph, what is a possible explanation for curve 1?

• A) the basin for curve 1 has steeper slopes than the basin for curve 2
• B) the storm recorded by curve 1 was shorter and more intense than the storm represented by curve 2
• C) curve 1 shows the same area as curve 2 but after urbanization
• D) all of these are possible

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