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Because rainfall runoff increases when an undeveloped area (grass and trees) becomes a developed area (parking lots and buildings) down stream flooding is likely to occur. A detention basin is designed to catch runoff from developed areas and "detain" it so that it can be released downstream at the same rate as if the area had not been developed. It's like a funnel. It fills up faster than it empties.
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What divides the Atlantic slope basin and the Mississippi basin?
The Appalachian Mountains divide the Atlantic slope basin from the Mississippi basin.
What is a pericratonic basin?
A pericratonic basin is a sedimentary basin located on the edge of a stable continental craton, often adjacent to a mountain belt or rift zone. These basins can form due to tectonic extension or subsidence and are characterized by thick accumulations of sedimentary rocks. They are important for understanding the geologic history and evolution of the Earth's crust.
What is a onomatopoeia for basin?
"Swish" is a possible onomatopoeia for the sound of water splashing in a basin.
What is the name of low bowl shaped land with higher land all around it?
A depression in the ground surrounded by higher land is called a basin. It typically has a circular or oval shape and may collect water or sediment due to its lower elevation compared to the surrounding area.
What do people in the great artesian basin of Australia irrigate their grazing land with?
People in the Great Artesian Basin of Australia primarily irrigate their grazing land with water from the basin itself. The basin is a vast underground water source that supplies water to support agriculture and livestock grazing in the region.
Which piece of equipment is used for detention for protection and warning?
A detention basin or detention pond is a common piece of equipment used for controlling stormwater runoff to protect against flooding and to provide a warning system for potential overflow situations. These basins temporarily store excess water and release it slowly to reduce the risk of flooding downstream.
Administrative detention and correctional detention?
Administrative detention is detention from the principal and/or assistant principal. Correctional is from a student or designee
What is a sentence with the word detention in?
You will see me for detention after school.The juvenile was sent to the detention centre.
What is formal detention?
formal detention is where you get a 7 day detention so it lasts all week including weekends in this detention you get whipped 24/7
What is a sentence using the word detention?
For talking back, the boy received after school detention. The rate of detention and suspension was low at the school. "Detention for you, Mister James." Said the Teacher.
Why do you have detentions?
I got detention for leaving my backpack by my desk, several class detentions, and detention for trying to escape from detention.
What is the jack detention center in Miami?
A JUVENILE detention center.
When does the movie Detention come out?
Detention is coming out on July 21,2011
When was Detention released?
Detention was released on 04/13/2012.
What was the Production Budget for Detention?
The Production Budget for Detention was $10,000,000.
Can you get a detention for kicking a door?
no you cant get a detention for kicking a door
What actors and actresses appeared in Just Detention - 2013?
The cast of Just Detention - 2013 includes: Just Detention International
