49.3.1 - Improvement of Drainage Systems
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Practice Questions
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What is surface drainage?
💡 Hint: Think about how rainwater is managed.
Name one type of subsurface drainage system.
💡 Hint: Consider what pipes are used underground.
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What is the primary function of surface drainage?
💡 Hint: Remember the purpose of drains.
True or False: Subsurface drainage systems can help prevent root suffocation in crops.
💡 Hint: Think about how roots breathe.
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As an engineer, you are tasked with designing a drainage system for a waterlogged agricultural field. What factors would you consider in your design, and how would you implement both surface and subsurface drainage?
💡 Hint: Think about both immediate and long-term solutions.
Critique an existing drainage system in a low-lying area that lacks adequate performance during heavy rains. What modifications would you recommend?
💡 Hint: Consider what causes the current problems in draining.
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