Practice Types (6.2) - Distribution Systems in Irrigation - Hydrology & Water Resources Engineering
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Question 1 Easy

What is the role of a main canal?

💡 Hint: Think about the source of the water.

Question 2 Easy

Name one type of canal loss.

💡 Hint: Consider how water can escape from a canal.

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Question 1

What type of canal carries the main water supply but does not provide direct irrigation?

Main Canal
Distributary Canal
Branch Canal

💡 Hint: Think about how water travels through an irrigation system.

Question 2

True or False: Seepage is the smallest contributor to canal losses.

True
False

💡 Hint: Which loss is usually the most significant in irrigation settings?

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Challenge 1 Hard

A farmer notices that despite regular irrigation, his crops are not thriving. Analyze the situation considering potential issues related to water logging and propose a comprehensive solution.

💡 Hint: Think about the relationship between water levels and crop health.

Challenge 2 Hard

Examine the trade-offs of using cement versus compacted earth for canal lining in a new irrigation project.

💡 Hint: Consider both from a cost and functional standpoint.

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