3.1 - Types of Canal Losses
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What are seepage losses?
💡 Hint: Think about how water interacts with the soil.
Name one way to minimize evaporation losses.
💡 Hint: Consider the impact of sunlight on water.
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What are seepage losses primarily associated with?
💡 Hint: Think about the type of canal.
True or False: Transpiration losses are caused by the evaporation process.
💡 Hint: Consider the role of plants.
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Evaluate the impact of seepage, evaporation, and operational losses on an irrigation project designed to support 100 hectares of farmland during a drought. Propose solutions to mitigate these losses.
💡 Hint: Consider each type's contribution to total water loss.
Design a canal system plan aimed at reducing all identified types of losses while ensuring efficient water supply. Describe the materials and management approaches you would choose.
💡 Hint: Think about both physical and managerial strategies.
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