Practice Introduction (1) - Introduction - Hydrology & Water Resources Engineering

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Question 1.
What is the primary purpose of a reservoir?
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Think about daily activities that require water.
Question 2.
Define evaporation in your own words.
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Consider how puddles dry up in the sun.
3Question 3.
Which of the following is a primary function of a reservoir?
- Irrigation
- Flood control
- Hydroelectric power
- All of the above
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Think about all the uses of stored water.
4Question 4.
True or False: Evaporation from reservoirs only affects drinking water availability.
- True
- False
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Consider other uses of water.
Question 5.
Given a reservoir with a surface area of 100 hectares and a high-temperature environment, calculate the estimated evaporation loss over one year if the estimated evaporation rate is 2.0 m/year.
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Ensure to convert hectares to square meters for accuracy.
Question 6.
Discuss the practical implications of adopting floating covers to reduce evaporation in reservoirs. What are advantages and potential setbacks?
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Consider the balance between benefits and challenges in implementation.

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