11.7.1.5 - Recharge Trenches
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Practice Questions
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What is a recharge trench?
💡 Hint: Think about how we manage rainwater!
Why do we fill recharge trenches with porous media?
💡 Hint: What properties do these media have?
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is the primary purpose of recharge trenches?
💡 Hint: Think about how these structures manage excess rainwater.
True or False: Recharge trenches can only be used in agricultural areas.
💡 Hint: Consider the versatility of water management techniques.
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Challenge Problems
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You are tasked with designing a recharge trench for a new playground. It must handle runoff from both the playground and adjacent facilities. Describe your design process.
💡 Hint: What prior data might assist in designing effectively?
Analyze the advantages and disadvantages of using recharge trenches in a residential neighborhood with potential water contamination from surrounding areas.
💡 Hint: What other factors should be taken into account in residential designs?
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