2.2.7 Density question

Assume that you're a hydrologist and want to know how much runoff a particular snowpack will produce. Let's assume that the snowpack has an SLR of 5:1 (meaning that if it were melted, the depth of water would be 20% of the original snow depth). If the snow depth is 20 in (51 cm), how much water is that equivalent to? Select the correct answer, then click Done.

The correct answer is b.

To get the liquid equivalent or SWE, you divide the snow depth (20 in) by the SLR (5:1). In this case, the SWE is four inches.