Drainage Systems Quiz
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Who is credited with the invention of hollow-pipe drainage?

  • Sir Francis Bacon
  • Sir Hugh Dalrymple (correct)
  • Sir Alexander Fleming
  • Sir Isaac Newton

    • What did the Indus Valley Civilization have in its major cities according to the text?

  • Access to electricity and internet facilities
  • Access to water and drainage facilities (correct)
  • Access to advanced medical facilities
  • Access to advanced transportation facilities

    • What do geotextiles do in storm water drainage systems as per the text?

  • Have no significant role in storm water drainage systems
  • Increase the flow of fine soil particles into the drain
  • Act as a barrier preventing water from passing through
  • Retain and prevent fine grains of soil from passing into and clogging the drain (correct)

    • What is the purpose of internal drainage in agricultural soils mentioned in the text?

    <p>Prevent severe waterlogging and anaerobic conditions that harm root growth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do new storm water drainage systems incorporate according to the text?

    <p>Geotextile filters that retain and prevent fine grains of soil from passing into and clogging the drain</p> Signup and view all the answers

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