A level Hydrology Quiz 1

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This A level Hydrology Quiz 1 quiz contains 16 multiple choice questions designed to help you revise and test your A level Hydrology Quizzes knowledge. Select an answer for each question and click “Submit Answer” to see instant feedback. Take your time and try to score as high as possible!

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 A level Hydrology Quiz. Hydrology (from Greek: ὕδωρ, "hýdōr" meaning "water" and λόγος, "lógos" meaning "study") is the scientific study of the movement, distribution, and management of water on Earth and other planets, including the water cycle, water resources, and environmental watershed sustainability. A practitioner of hydrology is called a hydrologist. Hydrologists are scientists studying earth or environmental science, civil or environmental engineering, and physical geography. Using various analytical methods and scientific techniques, they collect and analyze data to help solve water related problems such as environmental preservation, natural disasters, and water management.

Hydrology subdivides into surface water hydrology, groundwater hydrology (hydrogeology), and marine hydrology. Domains of hydrology include hydrometeorology, surface hydrology, hydrogeology, drainage-basin management, and water quality, where water plays the central role.

Oceanography and meteorology are not included because water is only one of many important aspects within those fields.

Hydrological research can inform environmental engineering, policy, and planning.

Hydrology has been a subject of investigation and engineering for millennia. For example, about 4000 BC the Nile was dammed to improve agricultural productivity of previously barren lands. Mesopotamian towns were protected from flooding with high earthen walls. Aqueducts were built by the Greeks and Ancient Romans, while the history of China shows they built irrigation and flood control works. The ancient Sinhalese used hydrology to build complex irrigation works in Sri Lanka, also known for invention of the Valve Pit which allowed construction of large reservoirs, anicuts and canals which still function. 

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Question 1 of 16

 Isohyets are the imaginary lines joining the points of equal 

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 As per Lacey’s theory, the silt factor is 

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 The time required by rain water to reach the outlet of drainage basin, is generally called 

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 Which of the following is a flexible outlet? 

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 Pick up the correct statement from the following: 

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Question 6 of 16

 The drainage water intercepting the canal can be disposed of by passing the canal below the drainage in 

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 The rate of rainfall for successive 10 minute periods of a 60 minute duration storm, are shown in the below figure. If the value of φindex is 3 cm/hour, the runoff will be 

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 River training for depth is achieved by 

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Question 9 of 16

 Pick up the correct statement from the following: 

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Question 10 of 16

 A land is known as waterlogged 

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Question 11 of 16

 Boston society of Civil Engineer's formula Q = 0.0056 × (D/t) in cumecs/square km is based upon 

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Question 12 of 16

 A hyetograph is a graphical representation of 

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Question 13 of 16

 Pick up the correct statement from the following: 

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Question 14 of 16

 Which of the following methods is used to estimate flood discharge based on high water marks left over in the past? 

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Question 15 of 16

 If the dew point is greater than 0°C 

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Question 16 of 16

 The uplift pressure on the face of a drainage gallery in a dam is taken as