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This apparatus is designed to demonstrate and study complex hydrological processes such as rainfall-runoff relationships, groundwater flow, soil seepage, and sediment transport in a controlled, visual laboratory setting. It allows students to investigate how these natural processes interact and how they are influenced by factors like rainfall intensity, soil type, and terrain slope. The unit features a large, inclinable stainless steel tank filled with sand, representing a watershed. A rainfall simulation system with eight adjustable nozzles recreates different precipitation events. The closed water circuit includes a pump, flow control valve, rotameter, and inlet and outlet tanks to manage and measure water flow. Multiple measuring points and tube manometers allow for the observation of groundwater levels and seepage patterns, while a weir at the outlet facilitates experimental flow measurement. Its primary application is in civil and environmental engineering education for teaching water resources and hydrology. The key benefit is the ability to physically model and visually analyze interrelated hydrological phenomena, enabling students to grasp concepts like infiltration capacity, baseflow, and the impact of land configuration on water movement, which are fundamental for flood prediction and watershed management.