Practice Methods of Estimating Reservoir Evaporation - 18.2 | 18. Introduction | Hydrology & Water Resources Engineering - Vol 2
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18.2 - Methods of Estimating Reservoir Evaporation

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Practice Questions

Test your understanding with targeted questions related to the topic.

Question 1

Easy

What is the formula for the Pan Evaporation Method?

💡 Hint: Think about what each letter represents.

Question 2

Easy

List one key component of the Water Budget Method.

💡 Hint: Recall the mass balance equation.

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Interactive Quizzes

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

Question 1

What method uses pan data to estimate evaporation?

  • Energy Budget Method
  • Water Budget Method
  • Pan Evaporation Method

💡 Hint: Think about the simplest method discussed.

Question 2

True or False: The Energy Budget Method does not require any data on heat fluxes.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Recall what this method is based upon.

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Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

If a reservoir has dimensions affecting evaporation differently, describe how you would choose which estimation method to use.

💡 Hint: Think about the scale and data requirements.

Question 2

Critique the tradeoffs between using traditional methods versus Remote Sensing for estimating evaporation in a semi-arid region.

💡 Hint: Consider both methods' strengths and weaknesses.

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