Running Head: WATER BALANCE 1 WATER BALANCE 2 Water Balance Geo108 Jenie Lopez Comparison between Berkeley and Terre Haute with respect to Surplus Surplus primarily refers to the amount of rainfall. Berkeley has relatively low surplus compared to Terre Haute an aspect that can be largely attributed to the geographical locations of the two. The soil holds a maximum capacity of moisture for a bigger percentage of the year in Terre Haute compared to Berkeley. Terre Haute being located in a mid-latitude continental explains it having higher rainfall surplus compared to Berkeley whose geographical location is in a Mediterranean climate, a climate that is characterized by summers that are relatively hot and dry, and more importantly, winters that are to a large extent warm and wet (Domínguez, 2007). Surplus being relatively higher in Terre Haute compared to Berkeley can be largely attributed to the temperatures in this region, for a large part of the year are relatively low. On the other hand, the temperatures are high to a large extent and this means that the moisture that the soil holds even during a wet season is usually low. Comparison between Berkeley and Terre Haute with respect to Deficit Deficit with respect to the concept of water balance refers to a time and a period when the moisture levels in the soil is zero. With respect to Deficit, Berkeley registers and indicates a higher level of deficit compared to Terre Haute. The relatively high temperatures in Berkeley especially in the first five months of the year and in the last two months of the year compounded with the fact that rainfall surplus being low contributes enormously to high deficit in Berkeley. Terre Haute on the other hand registers relatively low deficit because the temperatures’ are mainly low on a large section of the year while the rainfall amounts are high when the temperatures increase (Domínguez, 2007). Comparison between Berkeley and Terre Haute with respect to Usage Water usage refers to the utilization and subsequent reduction of water from a given field capacity which with respect to the information provided is 10cm up to and until diminished utilization of the water. With respect to the information provided, water usage in Berkeley is higher compared to water usage in Terre Haute. This is evident in the figures provided in the table and long periods of deficit in Berkeley compared to Terre Haute. Usage is higher in Berkeley due to the little access to moisture in the region as well as the relatively high prevailing winds in the region. On the other hand, usage is lower in Terre Haute because of the low temperatures as well as higher access to moisture with respect to the climatic conditions and geographical region where it is located (Domínguez, 2007). Comparison between Berkeley and Terre Haute with respect to Recharge Recharge with respect to water usage is used in reference to increase in the amount of water that is stored wi.

1. Running Head: WATER BALANCE
1
WATER BALANCE
2
Water Balance
Geo108

2. Jenie Lopez
Comparison between Berkeley and Terre Haute with respect to
Surplus
Surplus primarily refers to the amount of rainfall. Berkeley has
relatively low surplus compared to Terre Haute an aspect that
can be largely attributed to the geographical locations of the
two. The soil holds a maximum capacity of moisture for a
bigger percentage of the year in Terre Haute compared to
Berkeley. Terre Haute being located in a mid-latitude
continental explains it having higher rainfall surplus compared
to Berkeley whose geographical location is in a Mediterranean
climate, a climate that is characterized by summers that are
relatively hot and dry, and more importantly, winters that are to
a large extent warm and wet (Domínguez, 2007).
Surplus being relatively higher in Terre Haute compared to
Berkeley can be largely attributed to the temperatures in this
region, for a large part of the year are relatively low. On the
other hand, the temperatures are high to a large extent and this
means that the moisture that the soil holds even during a wet
season is usually low.
Comparison between Berkeley and Terre Haute with respect to
Deficit
Deficit with respect to the concept of water balance refers to a
time and a period when the moisture levels in the soil is zero.
With respect to Deficit, Berkeley registers and indicates a
higher level of deficit compared to Terre Haute. The relatively
high temperatures in Berkeley especially in the first five months
of the year and in the last two months of the year compounded
with the fact that rainfall surplus being low contributes
enormously to high deficit in Berkeley. Terre Haute on the other
hand registers relatively low deficit because the temperatures’

3. are mainly low on a large section of the year while the rainfall
amounts are high when the temperatures increase (Domínguez,
2007).
Comparison between Berkeley and Terre Haute with respect to
Usage
Water usage refers to the utilization and subsequent reduction
of water from a given field capacity which with respect to the
information provided is 10cm up to and until diminished
utilization of the water. With respect to the information
provided, water usage in Berkeley is higher compared to water
usage in Terre Haute. This is evident in the figures provided in
the table and long periods of deficit in Berkeley compared to
Terre Haute. Usage is higher in Berkeley due to the little access
to moisture in the region as well as the relatively high
prevailing winds in the region. On the other hand, usage is
lower in Terre Haute because of the low temperatures as well as
higher access to moisture with respect to the climatic conditions
and geographical region where it is located (Domínguez, 2007).
Comparison between Berkeley and Terre Haute with respect to
Recharge
Recharge with respect to water usage is used in reference to
increase in the amount of water that is stored with respect to the
field capacity with increase in recharge being graded on a scale
of o-10 cm. Recharge is to a large extent low in Berkeley
compared to recharge in Terre Haute. Recharge requires higher
precipitation levels and more importantly, lower temperatures’
as well as access to moisture, all which are low in Berkeley. On
the other hand, the climatic conditions, topography and access
to moisture are in favor of Terre Haute an aspect that makes
Terre Haute to register a positive P-PE and subsequent higher
recharge rates (Jiang, 2007).
References

4. Domínguez, R. (2007). Water Balance in Hydrological Basins.
Water International, 22(3), 168-171.
doi:10.1080/02508069708686697
Jiang, Q. (2007). Precipitation over multiscale terrain.
TELLUSA. doi:10.3402/tellusa.v59i3.15000
Hess, D. (2014). McKnight's Physical Geography: A Landscape
Appreciation. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson.
Unit 3 [GM 500: Management Theories and Practices I]
Assignment Details and Rubric
Unit 3 Assignment 1: Analysis for Effective Planning
Step 1: What Is Your Strategy Strength?
Reference “What is Your Strategy Strength?” on page 237 in
Chapter 8. Managers practice differing
strengths and capabilities when it comes to formulating and
implementing planning strategy. Respond
to each item as it best describes how you respond to work
situations. There is no right or wrong
answer. Interpreting your score will help identify your strengths
and capabilities. This activity provides a
valuable insight into your managerial skills and is a great way
to prepare and begin Unit 3. You will
apply this information as you write your paper.
Step 2: Select this link to use the SWOT Analysis Diagram
Template

5. Use this diagram template as a visual representation of your
planning strategy. Complete Steps 1–7,
and insert relevant information into each component of the
SWOT diagram. Please focus your attention
on this activity. Some of the most valuable planning ideas can
emerge when this type of diagram is
used in collaboration and communication with other team
members.
Step 3: Write and submit your Assignment paper
As you write your paper, integrate both the “What is Your
Strategy Strength?” and your completed
SWOT Analysis. How do you see your strategic strengths
expressed in your SWOT? How can you
compensate for your strategic weaknesses in your SWOT?
Construct your paper with subheadings that connect to the key
components of the grading rubric.
Title your paper- “Applying SWOT Analysis for Effective
Planning”
Sub Headings
• Introduction
• Problem
• Analysis
• Integration
• Conclusion
Reference Page
Directions for Submitting Your Assignment
Before you submit your Assignment, you should save your work
on your computer in a location and

6. with a name that you will remember. Make sure your project is
in the appropriate format (Word, Excel,
PowerPoint, or other), then, when you are ready, you may
submit to the unit Assignment 1 Dropbox.
http://extmedia.kaplan.edu/business/GM500_1204D/GM500_u3s
wot.doc
Unit 3 [GM 500: Management Theories and Practices I]
GM500 Unit 3 Assignment 1: Analysis for Effective Planning
Areas to be evaluated
Points
Possible
Possible
Earned
Title Page 4
Introduction
-What is the objective or purpose in applying a SWOT diagram
as a
planning tool?
-What might you learn? 9

7. Problem
Describe the business context and identify the business strategy
that
requires planning.
(based on insights gained from Steps 1 and 2 in SWOT Analysis
Diagram) 18
Analysis
-Evaluate the internal strengths and weaknesses.
-Evaluate the external threats and opportunities.
(based on insights gained from Steps 3 and 4 in SWOT Analysis
Diagram) 18
Integration
-Apply your SWOT analysis findings to create a new goal that
would
have a positive impact on the business planning performance to
attain
organizational goals.
-Synthesize input from an interview source to add credibility to
your
SWOT analysis.
(based on insights gained from Step 5 and 6 in SWOT Analysis
Diagram) 18
Conclusion

8. -Summarize key learning lessons that you will take from this
Assignment that will enhance the performance of your own
strengths
and capabilities. 10
Unit 3 [GM 500: Management Theories and Practices I]
(Based on insights gained from Step 7 in the SWOT Analysis
Diagram
and “What is Your Strategy Strength?”)
Reference Page
-Cite at least 2 peer reviewed journal articles outside our course
materials.
-Citation and reference per APA 6th edition. 4
Paper Length: Write 4 pages (1200 words), double spaced, and
not
including the title page and reference page. 4
Writing Style: Appearance, Spelling, Grammar, Organization,
Clarity,
Originality, and APA 6th Edition Format and Style. 20
LATE Paper Deduction -X
Total Points Earned 105
Grade/Percentage Earned 100% 100%

9. SWOT Analysis Template
Situation being analysed:
_____________________________________________________
____________
This SWOT example is for a new business opportunity. Many
criteria can apply to more than one quadrant. Identify criteria
appropriate to your own SWOT situation.
criteria examples
Advantages of proposition?
Capabilities?
Competitive advantages?
USP's (unique selling points)?
Resources, Assets, People?
Experience, knowledge, data?
Financial reserves, likely returns?
Marketing - reach, distribution, awareness?
Innovative aspects?
Location and geographical?
Price, value, quality?
Accreditations, qualifications, certifications?

10. Processes, systems, IT, communications?
Cultural, attitudinal, behavioural?
Management cover, succession?
Philosophy and values?
strengths
weaknessescriteria examples
Disadvantages of proposition?
Gaps in capabilities?
Lack of competitive strength?
Reputation, presence and reach?
Financials?
Own known vulnerabilities?
Timescales, deadlines and pressures?
Cashflow, start-up cash-drain?
Continuity, supply chain robustness?
Effects on core activities, distraction?
Reliability of data, plan predictability?
Morale, commitment, leadership?
Accreditations, etc?

11. Processes and systems, etc?
Management cover, succession?criteria examples
Market developments?
Competitors' vulnerabilities?
Industry or lifestyle trends?
Technology development and innovation?
Global influences?
New markets, vertical, horizontal?
Niche target markets?
Geographical, export, import?
New USP's?
Tactics: eg, surprise, major contracts?
Business and product development?
Information and research?
Partnerships, agencies, distribution?
Volumes, production, economies?
Seasonal, weather, fashion influences?
opportunities
threatscriteria examples

12. Political effects?
Legislative effects?
Environmental effects?
IT developments?
Competitor intentions - various?
Market demand?
New technologies, services, ideas?
Vital contracts and partners?
Sustaining internal capabilities?
Obstacles faced?
Insurmountable weaknesses?
Loss of key staff?
Sustainable financial backing?
Economy - home, abroad?
Seasonality, weather effects?
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