Waec Model Questions Vol1 2024 Geography Question 13

Practice objective / multiple choice question 13 from the 2024 Waec Model Questions Vol1 Geography examination.

Waec Model Questions Vol1 2024 Geography Objective / Multiple Choice Medium Difficulty
Question 13 WAEC_MODEL_QUESTIONS_VOL1 • 2024 • GEOGRAPHY • objective

A catchment area of 2.5 km² consists of 40% residential land (runoff coefficient C = 0.7), 30% agricultural land (C = 0.3) and 30% forest (C = 0.15). A storm lasting 30 minutes has a rainfall intensity of 20 mm/h. Using the rational method Q = C i A (Q in m³/s, i in mm/h, A in km²), determine the peak discharge. If the existing drainage pipe can convey 0.8 m³/s, will it be adequate? Answer Yes or No and, if No, state the additional capacity required (in m³/s, rounded to two decimal places).

Answer Options

Correct Answer A. No; additional 4.96 m³/s
B. No; additional 3.45 m³/s
C. No; additional 5.12 m³/s
D. Yes
Correct Answer
A
Correct Option:
No; additional 4.96 m³/s

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This is Waec Model Questions Vol1 2024 Geography Question 13. It is one of the objective questions from the 2024 Waec Model Questions Vol1 Geography examination.

Difficulty level: Medium .

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