If the following runoff is created by 5 hours of rainfall with a depth of 30 cm. What is the catchment area in sq km?Hours02460 0081012 14 16 18 20 22Discharge(m3/s)Ancuier40214833241813.596450Search

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If the following runoff is created by 5 hours of rainfall with a depth of 30 cm. What is the catchment area in sq km?
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