What is urban hydrology primarily concerned with?
A Water movement in cities
B Flood prevention
C Water quality
D River sediment
Which hydraulic structure is designed to control the flow of rivers?
A Levee
B Dam
C Reservoir
D Weir
What is sediment transport in rivers?
A Water evaporation
B Water movement
C Transport of soil particles
D Water filtration
What is the primary purpose of river training works?
A Increase sedimentation
B Stabilize riverbanks
C Prevent flooding
D Regulate water quality
What is the main goal of watershed management?
A Control runoff
B Reduce evaporation
C Conserve water
D Prevent water contamination
What is the primary function of irrigation systems?
A Groundwater recharge
B Water quality
C Supply water to crops
D Evapotranspiration processes
How does water harvesting benefit communities?
A Increases soil erosion
B Reduces water runoff
C Increase water evaporation
D Provides alternative water sources
What is the purpose of hydrological modeling?
A Estimate flood risk
B Measure rainfall intensity
C Track water quality
D Assess soil permeability
What does GIS in hydrology help with?
A Monitor soil moisture
B Analyze evaporation
C Map water resources
D Measure groundwater levels
Which of these factors directly influences runoff estimation?
A Vegetation cover
B River depth
C Soil type
D Rainfall intensity
What is the primary challenge in urban hydrology?
A Increased water evaporation
B Managing stormwater runoff
C Ensuring water supply
D Increasing groundwater recharge
What is one of the impacts of climate change on hydrology?
A Stable water availability
B Increased groundwater recharge
C Altered precipitation patterns
D Decreased soil moisture
What does a hydrograph typically show?
A Streamflow response to rainfall
B Soil erosion rates
C Changes in water temperature
D Rainfall duration
Which of these is a primary objective of flood routing?
A Increase evaporation
B Predict the movement of floodwaters
C Calculate sediment transport
D Enhance groundwater recharge
What role does sediment transport play in rivers?
A Affects river channel shape
B Reduces soil erosion
C Stabilizes water flow
D Increases evaporation