Q In a proposed reservoir, the areas containing within the contours are: Contour (in m) 90 2085 80 75 Area (in ha) 13 Using the method of end areas, calculate: (i) capacity of the reservoir when it is full at 100 m level; (ii) elevation of the water level when it is 60% full. Ignore the volume below RL 65 m. Give your remarks about the method of 'End Areas' 100 32 95 26 24 18 15 70 7 65 2

Q In a proposed reservoir, the areas containing within the contours are: Contour (in m) 90 2085 80 75 Area (in ha) 13 Using the method of end areas, calculate: (i) capacity of the reservoir when it is full at 100 m level; (ii) elevation of the water level when it is 60% full. Ignore the volume below RL 65 m. Give your remarks about the method of 'End Areas' 100 32 95 26 24 18 15 70 7 65 2

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