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The course covers the study of water station measurements.
The course covers the study of water station measurements.
True (A)
Dams are only used for water storage.
Dams are only used for water storage.
False (B)
The geological criteria for foundation suitability include stratigraphy.
The geological criteria for foundation suitability include stratigraphy.
True (A)
Evaporation is not a factor in dam construction.
Evaporation is not a factor in dam construction.
The course only covers the technical aspects of dams.
The course only covers the technical aspects of dams.
Sedimentation is not an environmental impact of dams.
Sedimentation is not an environmental impact of dams.
A dam is a structure which prevents the flow of air and accumulates it in a reservoir.
A dam is a structure which prevents the flow of air and accumulates it in a reservoir.
Sediment trapping by reservoirs is a local issue.
Sediment trapping by reservoirs is a local issue.
Dams interrupt the sediment transport through rivers systems, causing sediment to decrease within the reservoir itself.
Dams interrupt the sediment transport through rivers systems, causing sediment to decrease within the reservoir itself.
The purpose of a dam is only for hydropower generation.
The purpose of a dam is only for hydropower generation.
Fine sediments are always trapped by dams.
Fine sediments are always trapped by dams.
Gravel is often transported as suspended load in rivers.
Gravel is often transported as suspended load in rivers.
Sand is always trapped by dams with 100% efficiency.
Sand is always trapped by dams with 100% efficiency.
Dams have no impact on the sediment transport through rivers systems.
Dams have no impact on the sediment transport through rivers systems.
Reservoirs experience sediment accumulation in three stages.
Reservoirs experience sediment accumulation in three stages.
Rivers do not contain sediments.
Rivers do not contain sediments.
