3.2 - Estimation of Losses
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Practice Questions
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What is seepage loss?
💡 Hint: Think about where water might escape from the canal.
Why are evaporation losses significant?
💡 Hint: Consider the factors that might increase evaporation.
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Which type of loss occurs due to water seeping through the canal bed?
💡 Hint: Focus on which term indicates 'leakage' from the canal.
True or False: Evaporation losses are not influenced by wind speed.
💡 Hint: Think about how wind affects water temperature.
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Calculate the total seepage loss for a canal that is 15 km long, has a bed width of 4 m, depth of 1.5 m, and a K value of 2.0.
💡 Hint: Break down the formula and substitute the numbers step by step.
Propose a management strategy for reducing evaporation losses in a canal situated in a hot, windy region.
💡 Hint: Consider both natural and artificial methods to reduce exposure.
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