Practice Sedimentation (5.4) - Dams & Spillways - Hydrology & Water Resources Engineering
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Question 1 Easy

What is sedimentation?

💡 Hint: Think about what happens when water slows down.

Question 2 Easy

Name one method for managing sediment in reservoirs.

💡 Hint: Consider what might help remove accumulated sediments.

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Question 1

What is sedimentation?

A process of cleaning water
A natural occurrence of sediment accumulation
An energy generation technique

💡 Hint: Think about what happens to particles when they are in still water.

Question 2

True or False: Check dams are built to allow sediments to flow freely into reservoirs.

True
False

💡 Hint: Think about their purpose in sediment control.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Design a sediment management strategy for a reservoir experiencing high sediment inflow.

💡 Hint: Consider the benefits of using multiple techniques together.

Challenge 2 Hard

Analyze how reduced storage capacity affects the operational life of a reservoir.

💡 Hint: Think about the consequences of not managing sediment effectively.

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