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Limitations of Lacey’s Theory

47.3.5 - Limitations of Lacey’s Theory

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Question 1 Easy

What is one limitation of Lacey's Theory?

💡 Hint: Consider where the data for the theory was collected.

Question 2 Easy

Does Lacey’s Theory address non-uniform sediment loads?

💡 Hint: Think about sediment variations in natural rivers.

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Question 1

What is a major limitation of Lacey’s Theory?

It fully incorporates bank erosion.
It is based only on Indian data.
It accurately models all channel shapes.

💡 Hint: Think about where the data was collected.

Question 2

True or False: Lacey's Theory adequately accounts for varying sediment loads.

True
False

💡 Hint: Consider the nature of sediments in rivers.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Analyze a hypothetical river system that has diverse sediment types and explain how Lacey's Theory could miscalculate the design requirements.

💡 Hint: What factors can change depending on sediment type?

Challenge 2 Hard

Suggest improvements to Lacey's Theory for regions with different climatic and environmental features compared to India.

💡 Hint: Consider examples from other models involving real-time data.

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