**Lake Superior Conceptual Model Analysis**A short-term conceptual model is developed for Lake Superior. The parameters given for this lake include:- **Inflow:** 6000 m³/s- **Outflow:** 3000 m³/s- **Evaporation Rate:** 1 mm/dayThe area of Lake Superior is given as 8.2×10¹⁰ m².To calculate the change in lake storage in units of mm/day, select the correct option from the following:1. Change in storage = +1.16 mm/day2. Change in storage = +2.16 mm/day (correct option)3. Change in storage = -1.16 mm/day4. Change in storage = -2.16 mm/day

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A short term conceptual model is developed for lake Superior. This lake has an inflow of 6000 m3/s, an outflow of 3000 m3/s, and an evaporation rate of 1 mm/day. Calculate the change in lake storage in units of mm/day. The area of lake superior is 8.2*1010 m2. O Change in storage = + 1.16 mm/day O Change in storage = + 2.16 mm/day O Change in storage = - 1.16 mm/day O Change in storage = - 2.16 mm/day

A short term conceptual model is developed for lake Superior. This lake has an inflow of 6000 m3/s, an outflow of 3000 m3/s, and an evaporation rate of 1 mm/day. Calculate the change in lake storage in units of mm/day. The area of lake superior is 8.2*1010 m2. O Change in storage = + 1.16 mm/day O Change in storage = + 2.16 mm/day O Change in storage = - 1.16 mm/day O Change in storage = - 2.16 mm/day

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**Lake Superior Conceptual Model Analysis**

A short-term conceptual model is developed for Lake Superior. The parameters given for this lake include:

- **Inflow:** 6000 m³/s
- **Outflow:** 3000 m³/s
- **Evaporation Rate:** 1 mm/day

The area of Lake Superior is given as 8.2×10¹⁰ m².

To calculate the change in lake storage in units of mm/day, select the correct option from the following:

1. Change in storage = +1.16 mm/day
2. Change in storage = +2.16 mm/day (correct option)
3. Change in storage = -1.16 mm/day
4. Change in storage = -2.16 mm/day

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