MoreProblem of the Week: Hydrography Problems: Flow Measurement
What is the meaning of the word stage as it is used in hydrography of streams?
A. The stage of a stream refers to the amount of water flowing past a given section at a given time.
B. The stage of a stream refers to the velocity of the water flowing past a given section at a given time.
C. The stage is the height of the water surface above a given datum.
D. The stage refers to the location of a gauging station on a stream bank.
Answer:
The answer is (C). The stage of the water in a stream is its height above a given datum.
This is problem 2 (13-1) from the NEW third edition of “Surveying Solved Problems for the FS and PS Exams” by Jan Van Sickle, PLS (formerly "1001 Solved Surveying Fundamentals Problems"). Reprinted with permission from “Surveying Solved Problems for the FS and PS Exams” by Jan Van Sickle, PLS (2008 Professional Publications Inc.). For details on this and other FLS exam-prep books, call or visit www.ppi2pass.com.
What is the meaning of the word stage as it is used in hydrography of streams?
A. The stage of a stream refers to the amount of water flowing past a given section at a given time.
B. The stage of a stream refers to the velocity of the water flowing past a given section at a given time.
C. The stage is the height of the water surface above a given datum.
D. The stage refers to the location of a gauging station on a stream bank.
Answer:
The answer is (C). The stage of the water in a stream is its height above a given datum.
This is problem 2 (13-1) from the NEW third edition of “Surveying Solved Problems for the FS and PS Exams” by Jan Van Sickle, PLS (formerly "1001 Solved Surveying Fundamentals Problems"). Reprinted with permission from “Surveying Solved Problems for the FS and PS Exams” by Jan Van Sickle, PLS (2008 Professional Publications Inc.). For details on this and other FLS exam-prep books, call or visit www.ppi2pass.com.
