Practice Hydraulic Head (33.4.2) - Occurrence, Movement, and Distribution of Groundwater

Practice: Hydraulic Head

Lesson 33.4.2Occurrence, Movement, and Distribution of Groundwater

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Question 1.
What are the three components of hydraulic head?
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Think about the forms of energy in water.
Question 2.
Which component of hydraulic head is usually considered negligible?
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It's often ignored in calculations.
3Question 3.
What makes up hydraulic head?
- Pressure head
- Elevation head
- Velocity head
- All of the above
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Consider the components we discussed.
4Question 4.
True or False: The velocity head is a significant factor in groundwater calculations.
- True
- False
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How often do we ignore it in practice?
Question 5.
If the elevation head of groundwater in an aquifer is 30 meters and the pressure head is 15 meters, what is the total hydraulic head?
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Add both heads together to find total potential energy.
Question 6.
How might a decrease in elevation head due to extended drought conditions influence groundwater pressure and flow rates?
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Consider the relationship between height and pressure.

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