To Compute Rainfall Losses, the NRCS Method Uses ____

question 9

Multiple Choice

To compute rainfall losses, the NRCS method uses ____.

• A)the runoff coefficient
• B)the concept of initial losses based on cover characteristics
• C)the 100-year storm
• D)the 2-year peak runoff

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Definitions:

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