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Which civilization had sewerage and drainage systems in their major cities?
Which civilization had sewerage and drainage systems in their major cities?
What is the purpose of artificial drainage in agricultural soils?
What is the purpose of artificial drainage in agricultural soils?
Who is credited with the invention of hollow-pipe drainage?
Who is credited with the invention of hollow-pipe drainage?
What do geotextile filters do in storm water drainage systems?
What do geotextile filters do in storm water drainage systems?
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Which type of conditions harm root growth in agricultural soils?
Which type of conditions harm root growth in agricultural soils?
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Study Notes
Drainage: A Historical and Current Overview
- Drainage is the removal of excess water from an area, either naturally or artificially.
- Many agricultural soils require artificial drainage to improve production and manage water supplies.
- The Indus Valley Civilization had advanced sewerage and drainage systems in major cities like Harappa and Mohenjo-daro.
- Sir Hugh Dalrymple is credited with inventing hollow-pipe drainage in the 18th century.
- Current storm water drainage systems use geotextile filters to prevent soil from clogging the drains.
- Geotextiles are synthetic textile fabrics used as filters in drainage systems.
- These filters retain fine grains of soil and prevent them from passing into the drains.
- Geotextiles are incorporated into new storm water drainage systems.
- The invention of geotextiles has improved the effectiveness and longevity of drainage systems.
- Geotextiles play a crucial role in preventing clogging and maintaining the functionality of drainage systems.
- Artificial drainage is necessary in many soils to prevent waterlogging, which can harm root growth.
- Drainage systems are used to manage water supplies and improve agricultural production.
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Test your knowledge on drainage systems and their history with this quiz. Learn about the natural and artificial removal of water from an area, as well as the need for drainage in agricultural soils. Explore the early history of drainage systems and their impact on water management.
