51.3.2 - Collector Drains
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What is a collector drain?
💡 Hint: Think about how water is collected on farm fields.
Why is preventing waterlogging important?
💡 Hint: Consider what happens to roots when soil is too wet.
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What is the primary function of a collector drain?
💡 Hint: Consider how water is managed across agricultural fields.
True or False: Collector drains help prevent salinity in the soil.
💡 Hint: Think about the consequences of water that cannot escape.
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Evaluate a small farm's drainage situation where water tends to pool excessively after rains. Design a scheme involving collector drains to alleviate the issue.
💡 Hint: Remember to consider the relationship between the slope and the direction of water flow.
Critically assess the impact of neglecting collector drains on a farm's soil health and crop productivity.
💡 Hint: Think about how continuous water saturation affects plant roots.
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