Description : A broad, low embankment built up along the banks of a river channel during floods is called (1) Delta (2) Levee (3) Flood Plain (4) Dune
Last Answer : (2) Levee Explanation: A levee, dike, dyke or flood bank is a broad, low embankment built up along the banks of a river channel during floods. Levees are usually parallel to the way the ... so levees can help direct the flow of the river. Levees can also be artificially created or reinforced.
Last Answer : Levee
Description : What is the area drained by a river and it and its tributaries?
Last Answer : Basin Or Watershed
Description : What is the area of flood plain of Bangladesh ?
Last Answer : The area of flood plain in Bangladesh is 1 , 24 , 26 sq km.
Description : Which one of the following pairs is not correctly matched? [CDS 1999] (a) Flood-prone area: North Bihar Plain (b) Drought-prone area: Kalahandi district of Orissa (c) Seismic zone: Himalayan region (d) Landslide zone: Chhotanaqpur plateau
Last Answer : Ans: (d)
Description : A large quantity of urban sewage is drained to a nearby river. Which among the given conditions would happen after mixing of sewage into the river (i)
Last Answer : A large quantity of urban sewage is drained to a nearby river. Which among the given conditions would happen ... . ii and iii only D. iii and iv only
Last Answer : A large quantity of urban sewage is drained to a nearby river. Which among the given conditions would happen after ... iv C. ii and iii D. iii and iv
Description : What is virginias largest river drained out by?
Last Answer : Need answer
Description : Which one of the following statements is wrong regarding the "Vale of Kashmir" ? [CDS 2002] (a) It is a synclinal valley (b) It is situated 'between the Pir Panjal Range and the Lesser Himalayas (c) It is drained by the river Jhelum (d) Previously it was a bed of a great lake, subsequently uplifted.
Last Answer : Ans: (b)
Description : What's going to happen to actuarial assessments for flood insurance on the Houston flood plain?
Last Answer : Really? Only 15% had flood insure. Oh man, that's bad, really, really, bad. I don't know the answer to this Q. but I do agree that the government should not supply cheap insure. to those that choose ... it is fire insure. must have it, and it's pricey because we live in a high risk wildfire zone.
Description : Is the record breaking rain and flooding in Pakistan the result of a) Allah's will, b) global warming, c) weather warfare, or d) plain old bad monsoon/100-year flood?
Last Answer : kevbo I prefer to go with; Shit happens. ;-)
Description : Is it flood 'plane' or 'plain'?
Last Answer : “Plane” is noun; “plain” is adjective.
Last Answer : 75 % of the land of Bangladesh is flood plain
Description : What are the problems of farming on the flood plain and solutions?
Last Answer : I think that the problems with farming on a flood plain, is that as flood plains tend to be situated in a valley, so when it rains, there is bound to be a flood were you have been farming.
Description : The type and degree of flooding is influenced by many factors, such as (a) Climatological (b) Hydrological and environmental conditions (c) Local geomorphology of the flood plain (d) All of the above
Last Answer : (d) All of the above
Description : The amount of soil moisture or water content held in soil after excess water has drained away is called
Last Answer : Ans.Field capacity (FC)
Description : How does a river flood? -Riddles
Last Answer : When it gets to big for its bridges.
Description : How can deforestation cause a river to flood?
Last Answer : the water is free to flow without trees
Description : What do flood plans sandbars and river deltas have in common?
Last Answer : Feel Free to Answer
Description : The main cause of recurring flood is – (1) Soil erosion (2) Deforestation (3) Silting of river beds (4) All of the above
Last Answer : (4) All of the above Explanation: Floods are caused by a variety of factors, both natural and man-made. Apart from soil erosion and silting of river beds which force the water of rivers ... against water flow and in turn protect the underlying soil from getting eroded and then getting washed away.
Description : Which dam integrates conservation of water with flood control? (a) Sutluj-Beas river basin(b) Bhakra – Nangal project (c) Hirakud project (d) Tehri Dam
Last Answer : (c) Hirakud project
Description : Which of the following is used to estimate which areas will be inundated during a flood, based on river height information? (a) satellite and radar images (b) flood maps / floodplain hydraulic models (c) river gauging stations (d) all of the above.
Last Answer : (b) flood maps / floodplain hydraulic models
Description : Which of the following potentially affects the size of a flood? (a) bridges and other structures in waterways (b) the size and windiness of a river (c) vegetation in and around a river (d) all of the above.
Last Answer : (d) all of the above.
Description : The size of a flood is measured by: (a) the rate of flow of water in a waterway or river (b) the level of water in a waterway or river (c) a river gauging station (d) all of the above.
Description : A flash flood is a flood that: (a) is caused by heavy rain rather than from the flooding of a river (b) occurs in urban areas (c) occurs suddenly and unexpectedly and for a short duration (d) is caused by the blocking of drains.
Last Answer : (c) occurs suddenly and unexpectedly and for a short duration
Description : Dams are designed to reduce flooding by ____________. a) Protecting river banks from erosion b) Providing storage for flood water c) Increasing the downstream velocity of flood water ‘ d) Trapping sediment behind the dam so it can't be deposited downstream
Last Answer : b) Providing storage for flood water
Description : Which of the following potentially affects the size of a flood? a) Bridges and other structures in waterways b) The size and windiness of a river c) Vegetation in and around a river d) All of the above
Last Answer : d) All of the above
Description : The size of a flood is measured by: a) The rate of flow of water in a waterway or river b) The level of water in a waterway or river c) A river gauging station d) All of the above.
Last Answer : d) All of the above.
Description : A flash flood is a flood that a) is caused by heavy rain rather than from the flooding of a river b) occurs in urban areas c. occurs suddenly and unexpectedly and for a short duration d. is caused by the blocking of drains.
Last Answer : c. occurs suddenly and unexpectedly and for a short duration
Description : Dams are designed to reduce flooding by _______________. a) Protecting river banks from erosion b) Providing storage for flood water c) Increasing the downstream velocity of flood water d) Trapping sediment behind the dam so it can't be deposited downstream
Description : The earthen embankments constructed parallel to the river banks at some suitable distance for flood control, are known as (A) Floods walls (B) Dikes (C) Levees (D) Both (b) and (c)
Last Answer : Answer: Option D
Description : Water flow in the river during flood can be categorised as the __________ flow. (A) Unsteady uniform (B) Unsteady non-uniform (C) Steady uniform (D) Steady non-uniform
Last Answer : Option B
Description : Consider the following statements The general depth of scour calculated by Lacey's formula in a river represents the depth below the: 1. Maximum flood level in the river 2. Minimum flow water level in the river 3. Normal flow water ... 2, 3 and 4 b) 1, 2 and 3 only c) 2, 3 and 4 only d) 1 only
Last Answer : d) 1 only
Description : Consider the following statements. In case of flood routing in a river channel by Muskingum method, the coefficient x represents : 1. A dimensionless constant indicating the relative importance of inflow and outflow in determining storage ... , 3 and 4 only (c) 1, 2 and 3 only (d) 2, 3 and 4 only
Last Answer : (b) 1, 3 and 4 only
Description : The main cause of recurring flood is (1) Soil erosion (2) Deforestation (3) Silting of river beds (4) All of the above
Last Answer : All of the above
Description : Why do I get so drained after hanging out with certain people?
Last Answer : Some people are just emotionally draining. People that complain a lot, people who are always having drama in their lives, people who focus on themselves all the time, are tiresome. Best to do is not hang ... and smile and be positive. Then leave. You really do not need people like that in your life.
Description : How do you deal with the day that leaves you drained?
Last Answer : When I get home after I’ve been drained, then I drink until I’m refilled.
Description : What would it feel like to be level drained in real life?
Last Answer : i cast WTF level 99.
Description : When I connect my iPhone to a power source, after the battery has drained, why does it take 10 minutes before booting up?
Last Answer : I’m pretty sure it needs a certain amount of battery to boot (for recovery/memory) issues, and it takes about 10 minutes for that amount to be reached. My iPod classic does that too.
Description : Why do I feel 'drained' after a bad argument?
Last Answer : imho-we weren’t made to fight
Description : What do you do when you're emotionally drained by a problem, yet you need to carry on with life?
Last Answer : I fully understand your situation there. It's going to be hard to let this go if the other person won't REALLY sit down & talk it out. I'm a talker. I want things resolved, too. My husband isn't a ... is very important. Without it, you're sunk. I feel for you. I hope you can get closure on it soon.
Description : when should I charge my iPhone battery? Should I wait till the battery is all the way drained? What's the best way to keep battery life?
Last Answer : answer:There have been a lot of posts about this on the Apple Discussion pages (http://discussions.apple.com/category.jspa?categoryID=201 ) and elsewhere on the net. These batteries reportedly do ... ://store.apple.com/1-800-MY-APPLE/WebObjects/AppleStore.woa/wa/RSLID?mco=19D94099&nplm;=MB135LL/A
Description : During hemdialysis process I. blood drained from a conveniend artery and anticoagulant is added (heparin). II. Removal of nitrogenous waste from blood
Last Answer : During hemdialysis process I. blood drained from a conveniend artery and anticoagulant is added (heparin). II. ... D. `I rarr IV rarr II rarr III`
Description : Drained sewage has biological oxygen demand `(BOD)`:
Last Answer : Drained sewage has biological oxygen demand `(BOD)`: A. More than that of water B. Less than that of ... equal to that of water D. None of the above
Description : The most suitable soil for the production of cotton is – (1) Black lava soil (2) Alluvial soil (3) Loamy soil (4) Well drained soil
Last Answer : (1) Black lava soil Explanation: Black soil is most suitable for the cultivation of cotton. The deep and medium black lava soil of the Deccan and Malwa plateaus is considered ideal, though it can be grown on alluvial 'and red soil as well. The black cotton soil is also known as regur.
Description : In case of constant underflow extraction operation, the __________ atall solute concentration. (A) Solids are drained to the same extent (B) Ratio of the insoluble to solution is constant (C) Both (A) & (B) (D) Neither (A) nor (B)
Last Answer : (C) Both (A) & (B)
Description : Plants usually do not grow well in poorly drained soils because: a. Oxygen content is low in poorly drained soils b. The organic matter content of poorly drained soils is too high c. Poorly drained soils warm too quickly in spring d. Plant roots become engorged with water in poorly drained soils
Last Answer : Oxygen content is low in poorly drained soils
Description : The solution of radiator should be drained out when the engine has run for a) 10 to 15 minutes b) 15 to 20 minutes c) 20 to 25 minutes d) 25 to 30 minutes
Last Answer : b) 15 to 20 minutes
Description : Pick up the correct statement from the following: (A) The volume of underground water extracted by gravity drainage from a saturated soil, is known as yield (B) The ratio of volume ... ) The sum of specific yield and specific retention, is equal to porosity (D) All the above
Last Answer : (D) All the above