27.4.3 - Lysimeters
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Practice Questions
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What is a lysimeter?
💡 Hint: Think about tools for measuring soil water dynamics.
Explain one application of lysimeters.
💡 Hint: Consider how farmers can benefit from knowing water needs.
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What does a lysimeter measure?
💡 Hint: Think about the purpose of a lysimeter.
True or False: A weighing lysimeter can measure evaporation.
💡 Hint: Consider what extra function a weighing lysimeter has.
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Discuss how you would evaluate the efficiency of a kiloliter of irrigation water using a lysimeter. Outline the steps and expected outcomes.
💡 Hint: Consider control measures while collecting data.
Analyze the impact of soil texture on the performance of a lysimeter in measuring infiltration rates.
💡 Hint: Think about how different soils respond to water.
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