20.7 - Use of Lysimeters in India
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Practice Questions
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What does a lysimeter measure?
💡 Hint: Think about the water cycle and its components.
Name one research center in India that uses lysimeters.
💡 Hint: Consider major agricultural research institutions.
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What do lysimeters primarily measure?
💡 Hint: They track water evaporation and plant transpiration.
True or False: Lysimeters can be used on a large scale for general crop irrigation.
💡 Hint: Consider the practicality of using this tool.
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A researcher established a lysimeter to study cotton crops. The weight before watering was 100 kg, and after a week, it is measured at 90 kg. What is the total water loss in this case?
💡 Hint: Use the change in weight to calculate water loss.
Consider a scenario where a crop coefficient for wheat is established at 0.8. If the reference evapotranspiration (ET₀) is 50 mm, how much water should be applied to match the crop's needs?
💡 Hint: Multiply the crop coefficient by the reference ET.
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