Neco Model Questions Vol1 2021 Geography Question 34

Practice objective / multiple choice question 34 from the 2021 Neco Model Questions Vol1 Geography examination.

Neco Model Questions Vol1 2021 Geography Objective / Multiple Choice Medium Difficulty
Question 34 NECO_MODEL_QUESTIONS_VOL1 • 2021 • GEOGRAPHY • objective

A catchment has a length of 12 km and an elevation drop of 150 m between its highest and lowest points. Using the Kirpich formula \( t_c = 0.0195\,L^{0.77}\,S^{-0.385}\) (with \(L\) in metres and \(S\) the slope \( \Delta h / L\)), determine the time of concentration in hours and state whether it satisfies a design requirement of less than 3 hours.

Answer Options

A. 3.2 hours (fails requirement)
B. 1.8 hours (meets requirement)
Correct Answer C. 2.4 hours (meets requirement)
D. 4.0 hours (fails requirement)
Correct Answer
C
Correct Option:
2.4 hours (meets requirement)

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This is Neco Model Questions Vol1 2021 Geography Question 34. It is one of the objective questions from the 2021 Neco Model Questions Vol1 Geography examination.

Difficulty level: Medium .

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