Engineering Hydrology

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What is the main focus of hydrology?

  • Study of occurrence and distribution of water on the earth
  • Study of water balance in a region
  • Study of groundwater resources
  • Study of occurrence, distribution, and properties of water on the earth (correct)

What is one of the main applications of engineering hydrology?

  • Determining air quality in a region
  • Calculating groundwater potential
  • Mitigating earthquake risk
  • Enabling real-time flood forecasting and flood warning (correct)

What is one of the uses of hydrology in relation to reservoirs?

  • Determining the recreational activities around the reservoir
  • Analyzing the flora and fauna in the reservoir area
  • Studying the required reservoir capacity for irrigation and municipal water supply during drought conditions (correct)
  • Calculating the depth of the reservoir

What does hydrology help to determine for a particular region?

<p>Water balance (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of engineering hydrology?

<p>Study of occurrence, distribution, and movement of water on the earth (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does hydrology provide guidance for in terms of water resources?

<p>Proper planning and management (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the main applications of engineering hydrology?

<p>Calculating rainfall, surface runoff, and precipitation (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does engineering hydrology enable in terms of flood management?

<p>Real-time flood forecasting and flood warning (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the uses of engineering hydrology during drought conditions?

<p>Studying the required reservoir capacity for irrigation and municipal water supply purpose (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does hydrology analyze in the catchments?

<p>Variations observed in the catchments and the relationship between surface water and groundwater resources (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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