Practice Soil erosion due to high-velocity surface drains - 51.8.1 | 51. Drainage of Irrigated Lands – Necessity, Methods | Hydrology & Water Resources Engineering - Vol 3
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51.8.1 - Soil erosion due to high-velocity surface drains

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What is soil erosion?

💡 Hint: Think about what happens to soil in heavy rain.

Question 2

Easy

Name a method to prevent soil erosion.

💡 Hint: What can vegetation do near water?

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Interactive Quizzes

Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.

Question 1

What is the primary risk associated with high-velocity surface drains?

  • Soil erosion
  • Increased crop yield
  • Waterlogging

💡 Hint: Think about what happens when water flows too quickly.

Question 2

True or False: Buffer strips help to reduce soil erosion.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: What function do plants serve near water bodies?

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

You are tasked with designing a drainage system in an area prone to heavy rainfall. What strategies would you employ to minimize the risk of soil erosion?

💡 Hint: Think of methods to slow down water and protect soil.

Question 2

Analyze a case where soil erosion has disrupted an agricultural region. What key factors contributed to this issue and how would you address them?

💡 Hint: Look for patterns in erosion and the role of vegetation.

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