The Difference Between the Time at Which Precipitation Occurs and the Time

question 48

Multiple Choice

The difference between the time at which precipitation occurs and the time at which a stream gauge begins to show a rise in the stream is referred to as the:

• A)base flow
• B)time lag
• C)hydrograph period
• D)stream lapse
• E)discharge

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