Author Question: Based on what you know about the hydrologic cycle and the climate of the southwestern U.S., why do ... (Read 51 times)

robinn137

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Based on what you know about the hydrologic cycle and the climate of the
  southwestern U.S., why do you think the recharge rate () is so low in
  the Tucson Basin? What will be an ideal response?



Question 2

What might be the benefi t of adding this water to the river system? What will be an ideal response?



amandalm

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Answer to Question 1

Answers will vary. May include factors such as air temperature, relative humidity,
evaporation rate, soil characteristics (low permeability), and the nature of precipitation.



Answer to Question 2

This water is added to recharge the aquifer.



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