27.4.4 - Tensiometers and Soil Moisture Sensors
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What is a tensiometer used for?
💡 Hint: Think about how plants absorb water from the soil.
Name one application of soil moisture sensors.
💡 Hint: Consider where water conservation is important.
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What does a tensiometer measure?
💡 Hint: Think about water's relationship with soil.
True or False: Soil moisture sensors can help in irrigation management.
💡 Hint: Remember how these sensors provide information.
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Design a system using both tensiometers and soil moisture sensors for a vineyard. Include how you would analyze data for optimal watering.
💡 Hint: Consider how each tool gives insights on moisture, and plan an integrated data system.
Critique the effectiveness of soil moisture sensors in monitoring soil health over time, considering environmental variations.
💡 Hint: Explore how environmental factors might skew data.
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