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What is the primary purpose of the drainage channel beside the railway tracks?
What is the primary purpose of the drainage channel beside the railway tracks?
- To serve as a habitat for wildlife.
- To act as a barrier against unauthorized access.
- To provide aesthetic value to the maintenance site.
- To facilitate water drainage and prevent track flooding. (correct)
What materials are primarily found at the bottom of the ditch alongside the railway tracks?
What materials are primarily found at the bottom of the ditch alongside the railway tracks?
- Wood chips and mulch.
- Gravel and small stones. (correct)
- Sand and clay.
- Concrete slabs and bricks.
What vegetation is commonly associated with the maintenance site along the railway tracks?
What vegetation is commonly associated with the maintenance site along the railway tracks?
- Flowers and ornamental plants.
- Cacti and succulents.
- Grasses and weeds. (correct)
- Large trees and shrubs.
What feature is used to line the sides of the drainage channel?
What feature is used to line the sides of the drainage channel?
What aspect of the railway maintenance site is mentioned as being visible in the background?
What aspect of the railway maintenance site is mentioned as being visible in the background?
Flashcards
Drainage channel
Drainage channel
A long, narrow channel dug along the side of a railway track to drain water away from the tracks.
Stone Walls
Stone Walls
Stone walls built along the sides of the drainage channel to support the channel and prevent erosion.
Gravel and Small Stones
Gravel and Small Stones
A layer of loose stones and gravel placed at the bottom of the ditch to improve drainage and filter water.
Plants and Weeds
Plants and Weeds
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Railway Track Infrastructure
Railway Track Infrastructure
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Study Notes
Railway Maintenance/Construction
- Railway tracks are visible, alongside a drainage ditch.
- The ditch is lined with stones and a concrete bottom.
- The area beside the tracks is filled with crushed stones/gravel.
- The image suggests ongoing maintenance or construction work near the railway line.
- Materials like stones, gravel, and concrete are present, indicating a project involving trackbed repair or improvement.
- There are signs of vegetation, such as dried plants and small weeds among the stones.
- Some scattered debris, potential litter, is visible in the ditch.
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