21.3.4 - Crop Coefficient (k)
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Practice Questions
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What does the crop coefficient (k) influence?
💡 Hint: Consider how crops interact with water.
Why is it important to know the k value?
💡 Hint: Think about the impacts of under or over watering.
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What is crop coefficient (k)?
💡 Hint: Think about how crops relate to their water needs.
True or False: The value of k does not vary with different crop types.
💡 Hint: Recall the differences in crops discussed earlier.
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Imagine you're an irrigation manager for a mixed-crop farm. How would you determine the k values for your crops using FAO resources? Outline the steps.
💡 Hint: Think about how seasonality may affect crop growth.
Evaluate the impact of using a flat k value across different crop types. What discrepancies might arise?
💡 Hint: Consider the efficiency of resource usage.
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