Practice Surface Cover Methods - 18.4.1 | 18. Introduction | Hydrology & Water Resources Engineering - Vol 2
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18.4.1 - Surface Cover Methods

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What is the primary purpose of surface cover methods in reservoirs?

💡 Hint: Think about why water conservation is needed in reservoirs.

Question 2

Easy

Name one material used in floating covers.

💡 Hint: It's a chemical that creates a thin film.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What is the main benefit of using floating covers in reservoirs?

  • Increase evaporation
  • Reduce evaporation
  • Make water warmer

💡 Hint: Think about what floating covers are specifically made to do.

Question 2

Floating plastic modules are mainly used to:

  • Increase evaporation
  • Decrease evaporation
  • Increase sunlight exposure

💡 Hint: Their design is meant to lessen water exposure to elements.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

A reservoir loses 2.5 m of water due to evaporation annually. If a floating cover reduces this by 35%, how much water loss remains?

💡 Hint: Apply percentage reduction to find the final value.

Question 2

Discuss the trade-offs between implementing deep reservoirs versus floating solar panels in an arid region's water management plan.

💡 Hint: Weigh both short-term and long-term effects of each method.

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