Practice Types Of Canals (1.1) - Distribution Systems in Irrigation - Hydrology & Water Resources Engineering
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Types of Canals

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

Define a distributary canal.

💡 Hint: Think about which component connects directly to the fields.

Question 2 Easy

What is the capacity of a branch canal?

💡 Hint: Recalling the specific designation or specification mentioned earlier is helpful.

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Question 1

What is a main canal used for?

Direct irrigation
Channeling water from headworks
Field maintenance

💡 Hint: Think about its primary function in the irrigation network.

Question 2

True or False: Distributary canals are responsible for transporting the entire system's water.

True
False

💡 Hint: Reflect on the roles each type of canal plays in water distribution.

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Challenge Problems

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Challenge 1 Hard

If an area experiences waterlogging due to ineffective canal alignment, what specific design strategies would you recommend?

💡 Hint: Think about how changing the direction impacts the flow of water.

Challenge 2 Hard

Analyze a scenario where a main canal is too long and experiences high seepage losses. What are some recommendations to improve its efficiency?

💡 Hint: Reflect on ways to minimize water loss when designing systems.

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