51.4.3 - Crop Type and Root Depth
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Practice Questions
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Name two types of crops and their root depths.
💡 Hint: Think of common agricultural crops.
What is the relationship between crop type and drainage?
💡 Hint: Consider water needs based on root lengths.
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Which type of crop typically has a deeper root system?
💡 Hint: Think about common crops and their root depths.
True or False: Shallow-rooted crops can thrive with lower water tables.
💡 Hint: Consider what shallow roots can access in terms of water.
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A field has shallow-rooted crops on one side and deep-rooted on the other. Propose an irrigation strategy that maintains ideal moisture conditions for both.
💡 Hint: Consider separate zones with different moisture control.
Evaluate how switching from wheat to a deep-rooted crop like alfalfa could impact the existing drainage system's effectiveness.
💡 Hint: Think of the consequences of adaptation.
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