51.3 - Components of a Drainage System
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Practice Questions
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What is the primary function of field drains?
💡 Hint: Think about how they help with water management.
What do collector drains do?
💡 Hint: Consider the term 'collect' in their name.
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What is the main function of field drains?
💡 Hint: Think about water management strategies.
True or False: Collector drains are responsible for transporting water to outlets.
💡 Hint: Consider the flow of water through the system.
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Consider a sloped agricultural field with a high water table. Design a drainage system using all four components. Discuss your choices for each component's depth and distance from one another.
💡 Hint: Focus on the natural flow of water down the slope.
Discuss the environmental implications of poor drainage design. What issues could arise from not properly designing outlets?
💡 Hint: Think about downstream effects and ecological responsibilities.
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