2.4.3.5. IRRIGATION

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is irrigation?

   Hint

   Think about how farmers provide water to their crops.

2. 2.

   Name a type of irrigation.

   Hint

   Consider the method that delivers water directly to plant roots.

3. 3.

   What is the main purpose of irrigation?

   • To provide drainage
   • To supply water to crops
   • To control pests

   Hint

   Think about the relationship between crop growth and water.

4. 4.

   True or False: Over-irrigation can lead to soil salinization.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Consider what happens to excess water on soil.

5. 5.

   Imagine a local farmer is facing severe drought. Propose a detailed irrigation strategy and explain its benefits over conventional methods.

   Hint

   Reflect on how targeted water delivery can solve issues related to water scarcity.

6. 6.

   Discuss the long-term environmental impacts of continuous over-irrigation on a specific crop.

   Hint

   Consider each stage of soil degradation and water resource loss.