51.1.5. Increasing Crop Yield and Diversity

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is waterlogging?

   Hint

   Think about how too much water might affect plants.

2. 2.

   Why is crop diversity important?

   Hint

   Consider how different types of plants influence soil.

3. 3.

   What is a major benefit of well-drained fields?

   • Increased salinity
   • Better crop yields
   • Waterlogging

   Hint

   Consider what happens to crops with too much water.

4. 4.

   True or False: Crops can be adversely affected by salinity.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Think about how soil quality affects plant health.

5. 5.

   How would you design a drainage system for a farm in an area with high salinity levels in the soil?

   Hint

   Think about how drainage can both remove water and improve soil quality.

6. 6.

   Evaluate the potential effects of ignoring drainage needs in an agricultural setup.

   Hint

   Consider the long-term impacts of poor water management on crop variety.