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This document provides instructions for Major Test 1 in the course WTE2602 Water Engineering II. It outlines 12 instructions that students must follow when submitting their answer scripts, including uploading a single PDF file, not submitting via email, and submitting within 30 minutes of the official exam time. The test contains 3 questions worth a total of 50 marks. Question 1 (20 marks) asks students to discuss key aspects of the hydrological cycle as they relate to developing a water management plan, including the cycle's components, forms of precipitation, and strategies to address water scarcity and flooding. Question 2 (12 marks) contains 3 calculations related to relative humidity, wind speed, and temperature averages. Question 3

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Major Test 1 - Question Paper

This document provides instructions for Major Test 1 in the course WTE2602 Water Engineering II. It outlines 12 instructions that students must follow when submitting their answer scripts, including uploading a single PDF file, not submitting via email, and submitting within 30 minutes of the official exam time. The test contains 3 questions worth a total of 50 marks. Question 1 (20 marks) asks students to discuss key aspects of the hydrological cycle as they relate to developing a water management plan, including the cycle's components, forms of precipitation, and strategies to address water scarcity and flooding. Question 2 (12 marks) contains 3 calculations related to relative humidity, wind speed, and temperature averages. Question 3

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WTE2602 MAJOR TEST 1 2023-Sem 2

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH AFRICA


SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING
CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT

Major Test 1 – Assessment No: 04

Semester Course

WTE2602

Water Engineering II

Examiner: Ms LZ Maduna
Marks: 50 Internal Moderator: Ms P Raophala
Weight of Assessment: 30%
Duration: 2 Hours
INSTRUCTIONS TO ALL STUDENTS:
CLOSED/OPEN BOOK TEST (ANNEXURES INCLUDED FOR REFERENCE)

YOUR SCRIPT MUST BE SAVED WITH STUDENT NO_SUBJECT CODE AND


UPLOADED ON ASSESSMENT PLATFORM.
• Honesty Declaration must be completed
• The module is IRIS invigilated
Additional student instructions
1. Students must upload their answer scripts in a single PDF file (answer scripts must
not be password protected or uploaded as “read only” files)
2. NO emailed scripts will be accepted.
3. Students are advised to preview submissions (answer scripts) to ensure legibility
and that the correct answer script file has been uploaded.
4. Students are permitted to resubmit their answer scripts should their initial
submission be unsatisfactory.
5. Incorrect file format and uncollated answer scripts will not be considered.
6. Incorrect answer scripts and/or submissions made on unofficial examinations
platforms (including the invigilator cellphone application) will not be marked and no
opportunity will be granted for resubmission.
7. Mark awarded for incomplete submission will be the student’s final mark. No
opportunity for resubmission will be granted.
8. Mark awarded for illegible scanned submission will be the student’s final mark. No
opportunity for resubmission will be granted.
9. Submissions will only be accepted from registered student accounts.
10. Students who have not utilised invigilation or proctoring tools will be subjected to
disciplinary processes.
11. Students suspected of dishonest conduct during the examinations will be
subjected to disciplinary processes. UNISA has a zero tolerance for plagiarism and/or any
other forms of academic dishonesty.
12. Students are provided 30 MINUTES to submit their answer scripts after the official
examination time. Submissions made after the official examination time will be rejected.
WTE2602 MAJOR TEST 1 2023-Sem 2

QUESTION 1 [20 MARKS]

Imagine you are a civil engineer tasked with developing a comprehensive water
management plan for a region that faces both water scarcity and flooding issues. In
your response, address the following aspects based on your understanding of the
hydrological cycle.
1.1 State the key components of the hydrological cycle and explain how these key
components of the hydrological cycle drives the movement of water on a global
scale. (4)
1.2 State the various forms precipitation can take? (3)
1.3 Discuss how precipitation contributes to the formation of surface water bodies and
groundwater? (3)
1.4 Discuss the significance of infiltration and how it affects the movement of water in
the soil. (3)
1.6 Define evapotranspiration and discuss its combined processes. (3)
1.7 Propose strategies to address water scarcity and flooding challenges in the region
using principles from the hydrological cycle. (4)

QUESTION 2 [12 MARKS]

2.1 You're working at a weather station in a region with a dry-bulb temperature of 20°C
and an actual vapor pressure of 15.5 mm Hg. Calculate the relative humidity at this
location using the provided information. Additionally, the wet-bulb temperature is
measured at 18°C and the saturation vapor pressure at 17.5 mm Hg. (4)

2.2 A windspeed of 6.8 m/s was recorded at a standard height of 2 m. The coefficient 'n'
for that area is 0.015. Calculate the windspeed at a height of 10 m. (4)

2.3 Given the following temperature readings during a day: 9°C, 12°C, 15°C, 18°C, 21°C,
and 14°C, calculate the mean daily temperature and the true average temperature based
on these readings. (4)
WTE2602 MAJOR TEST 1 2023-Sem 2

QUESTION 3 [18 MARKS]

3.1. In a catchment with an area of 10 000 square meters, the total precipitation is 80
mm/day. The inflow from neighboring areas measures 30 m³/s, while the outflow
from the catchment area is 25 m³/s. The losses due to evaporation are 12
mm/day. Calculate the change in storage for the catchment area during this
period. (Give your answer in m3/day) (10)

3.2.Differentiate between evaporation and transpiration. Highlight the fundamental


differences in terms of processes, timing, and influencing factors. Use relevant
examples to clarify the distinction between these two terms.. (4)

3.3 Discuss 4 factors that influence the infiltration capacity of a soil. Provide examples
to demonstrate how each of these factors can affect the infiltration capacity of soil.

(4)

TOTAL = 50 MARKS
UNISA
WTE2602 MAJOR TEST 1 2023-Sem 2

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