Catchments - Catchment characteristics

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What is the difference between porosity and conductivity?

The porosity is the open space between soil particles, the conductivity is the ability for water to flow in between these soil particles.

What is the dutch DEM

DEM=digital elevation model,
The dutch DEM is AHN = acteel hoogtebestand nederland.

Collective name of spatial datasets = GIS = geographical information systems

Which hillslopes are the wettest?

Concave converging slopes
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Which hillslopes are the dryest?

Convex diverging slopes.

What is a DEM?

Gives the elevation for each pixel on a map.

What is a GIS?

This spatial data can be used as input for computer models simulating the hydrological processes in different parts of the catchment en predict river discharge.

What are other words for catchment?

  1. Basin
  2. Drainage basin
  3. Watershed

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