2 - Alignment of Canals
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Practice Questions
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What is canal alignment?
💡 Hint: Think about how a canal follows the land.
Name one type of canal alignment.
💡 Hint: What type follows the natural curves of the land?
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What is the main factor that affects canal alignment?
💡 Hint: Consider what shapes the land.
True or False: Seepage losses can occur only in lined canals.
💡 Hint: Think about how water interacts with different materials.
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Challenge Problems
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Given a landscape with both hills and valleys, draft a brief outline of how you would align a canal. What factors will you consider?
💡 Hint: Assess natural features that can assist your design.
Evaluate the potential impact of inadequate canal alignment on the environment. What losses could occur?
💡 Hint: Think about the environment surrounding the canal.
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