Water Reservoirs and Evapotranspiration Quiz
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Water Reservoirs and Evapotranspiration Quiz

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What is the main difference between a confined aquifer and an unconfined aquifer?

The groundwater in a confined aquifer is under pressure, while in an unconfined aquifer it is not.

What does the term 'critical depth' refer to in the context of water flow?

The depth at which no other backwater forces are involved in the flow.

What factor affects the application efficiency of irrigation?

The salinity of the soil.

What defines the term 'crop coefficient' in agriculture?

<p>The ratio of actual crop evapotranspiration to potential evapotranspiration.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'algal bloom' in water indicate?

<p>Overgrowth of algae producing dangerous toxins in water.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'conveyance efficiency' measure in an irrigation project?

<p>The ratio of water received at the inlet to water released at the project's headwork.</p> Signup and view all the answers

'Border irrigation' involves directing water flow down slopes along what?

<p>Parallel border strips.</p> Signup and view all the answers

'Cropping pattern' refers to what in agriculture?

<p>Sequence of different crops grown in regular order on specific fields.</p> Signup and view all the answers

'Dead storage volume' in a reservoir primarily accounts for what?

<p>'Lost' water that cannot be utilized from a reservoir.</p> Signup and view all the answers

'Design irrigable area' for an irrigation project depends on what factors?

<p>% arable lands and available water supply.</p> Signup and view all the answers

'Distribution uniformity' in agricultural irrigation systems relates to what aspect?

<p>% difference in water application across an irrigated area.</p> Signup and view all the answers

'Dam height' is defined as the vertical distance between what two points?

<p>'Crest' of the dam and lowest ground line point.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Border irrigation involves water flowing down the slope at varying depths.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

A dam is constructed to prevent water flow.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Conveyance efficiency measures the ratio of water released at the project's headwork to that received at the inlet.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Critical depth is the depth of water flow where no backwater forces are involved.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Crop coefficient compares the potential evapotranspiration to actual crop evapotranspiration.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

An algal bloom in water indicates a lack of nutrients.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Aquifers transmit water economically for pumping from artificially developed wells.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Design irrigable area depends on the projected crop yield only.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Dam height is measured from the top of the dam structure to the ground below.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Contamination refers to making water more suitable for intended use.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Crop water requirements include only evapotranspiration and consumptive use.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Bearings in irrigation projects should produce shear failure in the soil.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

The afflux elevation refers to the rise in the maximum flood level due to the introduction of an obstruction like a dam.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

An aquifer is a geological formation that contains water and transmits it at a rate insufficient for economic development.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Contamination of water involves the introduction of substances that make the water more desirable for intended use.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

The critical depth in water flow refers to the depth where no other backwater forces are involved.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Conveyance efficiency measures the ratio of water released at the project's headwork to that received at the outlet.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Crop evapotranspiration rate includes water loss through transpiration and vaporation.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

A dam's designed height refers to the actual height of the embankment after settlement.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Border irrigation involves parallel border strips with uniform water flow depths.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

A basin irrigation type mainly involves applying water through a gap in the perimeter dike.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Crop coefficient compares actual crop evapotranspiration to potential evapotranspiration

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Confined aquifers are groundwater layers that are not restricted by impermeable materials.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Dead storage volume accounts for sediment accumulation over a 10-year period in reservoirs.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

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