Practice Grain Size and Distribution - 35.3.1 | 35. Specific Yield | Hydrology & Water Resources Engineering - Vol 3
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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What is specific yield?

💡 Hint: Think about the definition provided in class.

Question 2

Easy

Which grain material would likely have a higher specific yield, gravel or clay?

💡 Hint: Consider which material allows more drainage.

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Interactive Quizzes

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

Question 1

Which type of soil generally has a higher specific yield?

  • Gravel
  • Clay
  • Silt

💡 Hint: Recall the differences discussed between various soil types.

Question 2

True or False: Finer materials usually yield more water due to their higher porosity.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider the balance between porosity and specific yield.

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Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

Calculate the specific yield of a sandy aquifer with a total volume of 1000 m³, yielding 200 m³ of water through gravity drainage.

💡 Hint: Use the specific yield formula we discussed.

Question 2

Discuss how varying grain sizes across a single aquifer can complicate water extraction efforts.

💡 Hint: Think about the impacts of uneven distribution on sustainability.

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