51.2 - Classification of Drainage Systems
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Practice Questions
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What are the two main types of drainage systems?
💡 Hint: Think about how water is collected, either above or below ground.
Define tile drainage.
💡 Hint: What kind of drainage involves pipes?
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What type of drainage system includes open ditches?
💡 Hint: Think about how we physically remove surface water.
True or False: Subsurface drainage systems are used to manage surface water.
💡 Hint: Where is the water managed in subsurface drainage systems?
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Design an effective drainage system combining both surface and subsurface methodologies for a field with varying soil types and slopes.
💡 Hint: Consider how water moves in relation to slope and soil type.
Discuss the potential ramifications on crop yield and soil health if a farmer neglects drainage system maintenance.
💡 Hint: Think about what happens if water doesn’t drain correctly.
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