1.2. Common Boundary Conditions

Try these first

1. 1.

   What does a flow net represent?

   Hint

   Think of how water moves in different conditions.

2. 2.

   Name one type of boundary condition.

   Hint

   Consider the two ways soil can interact with water.

3. 3.

   What does a submerged permeable boundary act as?

   • Equipotential Line
   • Flow Line
   • Both

   Hint

   Think about how water levels equalize.

4. 4.

   True or False: An impermeable boundary allows water to flow through.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Recall the definition of impermeable materials.

5. 5.

   Given a soil profile with three types of layers: sandy loam, clay, and silt, describe how you would create a flow net for this scenario.

   Hint

   Consider how each layer affects the flow direction.

6. 6.

   Analyze how changing from a flat aquifer to a sloped one could impact the flow net and boundary conditions.

   Hint

   Visualize how slopes alter water pressure.