Waec Model Questions Vol1 2017 Geography Question 45

Practice objective / multiple choice question 45 from the 2017 Waec Model Questions Vol1 Geography examination.

Waec Model Questions Vol1 2017 Geography Objective / Multiple Choice Medium Difficulty
Question 45 WAEC_MODEL_QUESTIONS_VOL1 • 2017 • GEOGRAPHY • objective

A 2.5‑ha agricultural field has a runoff coefficient of 0.35. The design storm intensity is 30 mm h⁻¹ lasting 1 h. Using the rational method Q = 0.278 C i A (Q in m³ s⁻¹, i in mm h⁻¹, A in ha), calculate the peak runoff discharge. If the drainage pipe is to convey this flow at a permissible velocity of 1.5 m s⁻¹, determine the minimum internal diameter of a circular pipe required (assume full flow). Give the diameter to the nearest 0.1 m.

Answer Options

A. 3.0
Correct Answer B. 2.5
C. 1.5
D. 2.0
Correct Answer
B
Correct Option:
2.5

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This is Waec Model Questions Vol1 2017 Geography Question 45. It is one of the objective questions from the 2017 Waec Model Questions Vol1 Geography examination.

Difficulty level: Medium .

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