19.7 - Crop Coefficient (Kc) Concept
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Practice Questions
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What is the range of Kc values for crops in the initial stage?
💡 Hint: Think about how crops begin their growth cycle.
Why is Kc important for irrigation?
💡 Hint: Consider the relationship between water needs and crop development.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What does Kc stand for?
💡 Hint: Think about terms used in irrigation and water management.
True or False: Kc values are constant throughout the crop's lifecycle.
💡 Hint: Recall the different stages and their Kc values.
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Challenge Problems
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Consider a farm growing tomatoes with a Kc of 1.1. If the ET0 is forecasted at 6 mm for the week, how much water should the farmer plan to apply?
💡 Hint: Use the basic ET formula.
Explain how different climatic conditions, such as increased heat and decreased rainfall, might affect Kc values and subsequently irrigation strategies.
💡 Hint: Think about climate implications on plant water needs.
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