Practice Vertical Drainage (Deep Wells) - 51.5.2.b | 51. Drainage of Irrigated Lands – Necessity, Methods | Hydrology & Water Resources Engineering - Vol 3
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51.5.2.b - Vertical Drainage (Deep Wells)

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What is vertical drainage?

💡 Hint: Think about how we control the water table for crops.

Question 2

Easy

Name one benefit of deep wells.

💡 Hint: How does maintaining a low water table help crops?

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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 function of deep wells in vertical drainage?

  • To irrigate crops
  • To lower the water table
  • To provide nutrients

💡 Hint: Consider why managing the water table is important for crops.

Question 2

True or False: High salinity can enhance crop growth.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: What happens to plants when they are in saline soils?

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

A farmer in a region with high groundwater faces crop failures due to waterlogging. Design a plan using vertical drainage systems.

💡 Hint: Consider both the environmental factors and the crop requirements in your design.

Question 2

Calculate the flow rate needed for a deep well to lower the water table by 1 meter in a field of 1 hectare, assuming the soil has a constant permeability of 10 m/day.

💡 Hint: Remember to relate the area of the field to the amount of water to be extracted.

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