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Which component of a hydrograph remains relatively constant during dry periods and serves as a base level of streamflow?
20. Which component of a hydrograph remains relatively constant during dry periods and serves as a base level of streamflow?
- Peak flow
- Recession limb
- Baseflow
- Falling limb
Answer
The correct answer is: C) Baseflow
Explanation
Baseflow provides a consistent level of streamflow during dry periods, representing groundwater discharge that sustains streamflow.