Volume of water poured = 36 × 10 = 360 L<br><br>
Convert litres to cubic metres: 360 L = 0.36 m&sup3;<br><br>
Base area of tank = 2 × 1.5 = 3 m&sup2;<br><br>
Rise in water level = Volume ÷ Base area<br>
&bull; 0.36 ÷ 3 = 0.12 m<br>
&bull; 0.12 m = 12 cm<br><br>
Final Answer: 12 cm