Neco 2023 Geography Question 49

Practice objective / multiple choice question 49 from the 2023 Neco Geography examination.

Neco 2023 Geography Objective / Multiple Choice Medium Difficulty
Question 49 NECO • 2023 • GEOGRAPHY • objective

A small catchment area of \(2.5\ \text{km}^{2}\) receives a uniform storm rainfall intensity of \(30\ \text{mm hr}^{-1}\) lasting 2 hours. The runoff coefficient for the area is \(0.45\). Using the rational method \(Q = C i A\), calculate the peak discharge \(Q\) in cubic metres per second (m\(^3\) s\(^{-1}\)). Show all steps.

Answer Options

A. 7.2 m^3\/s
B. 11.5 m^3\/s
C. 33.8 m^3\/s
Correct Answer D. 9.4 m^3/s
Correct Answer
D
Correct Option:
9.4 m^3/s

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This is Neco 2023 Geography Question 49. It is one of the objective questions from the 2023 Neco Geography examination.

Difficulty level: Medium .

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