Practice Introduction - 1 | 18. Introduction | Hydrology & Water Resources Engineering - Vol 2
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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What is the primary purpose of a reservoir?

💡 Hint: Think about daily activities that require water.

Question 2

Easy

Define evaporation in your own words.

💡 Hint: Consider how puddles dry up in the sun.

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Interactive Quizzes

Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.

Question 1

Which of the following is a primary function of a reservoir?

  • Irrigation
  • Flood control
  • Hydroelectric power
  • All of the above

💡 Hint: Think about all the uses of stored water.

Question 2

True or False: Evaporation from reservoirs only affects drinking water availability.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider other uses of water.

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Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

Given a reservoir with a surface area of 100 hectares and a high-temperature environment, calculate the estimated evaporation loss over one year if the estimated evaporation rate is 2.0 m/year.

💡 Hint: Ensure to convert hectares to square meters for accuracy.

Question 2

Discuss the practical implications of adopting floating covers to reduce evaporation in reservoirs. What are advantages and potential setbacks?

💡 Hint: Consider the balance between benefits and challenges in implementation.

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