Podcast
Play an AI-generated podcast conversation about this lesson
Questions and Answers
What is the primary purpose of cross-drainage works?
What is the primary purpose of cross-drainage works?
- To facilitate the smooth passage of water across obstacles (correct)
- To divert water towards roads and railways
- To construct artificial obstacles in waterways
- To reduce water flow in surrounding areas
What types of obstacles do cross-drainage works facilitate water passage across?
What types of obstacles do cross-drainage works facilitate water passage across?
- Natural obstacles like mountains and hills
- Waterways like rivers and canals
- Artificial obstacles like roads, railways, canals, and embankments (correct)
- Urban infrastructure like buildings and bridges
Why are cross-drainage works crucial in water resource management?
Why are cross-drainage works crucial in water resource management?
- To increase water flow in surrounding areas
- To reduce the risk of droughts
- To increase flooding in surrounding areas
- To ensure efficient management of water resources (correct)
What problem do cross-drainage works help prevent in surrounding areas?
What problem do cross-drainage works help prevent in surrounding areas?
Signup and view all the answers
What do cross-drainage works ensure in terms of water flow?
What do cross-drainage works ensure in terms of water flow?
Signup and view all the answers
Study Notes
Cross-Drainage Works
- Cross-drainage works are infrastructure and techniques that allow water to flow smoothly across natural or artificial obstacles.
- Obstacles include roads, railways, canals, or embankments.
- The primary purpose of cross-drainage works is to ensure efficient management of water resources.
- These works also prevent flooding or waterlogging in surrounding areas.
Studying That Suits You
Use AI to generate personalized quizzes and flashcards to suit your learning preferences.
Description
Learn about the infrastructure and techniques used to facilitate the smooth passage of water across obstacles, ensuring efficient water resource management and preventing flooding.
