51.5.2.a.iii - Materials
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What is surface drainage?
💡 Hint: Think about how water is collected and moved away from flat land.
Name one method of subsurface drainage.
💡 Hint: Consider what might be buried underground in agricultural fields.
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What is the primary purpose of surface drainage methods?
💡 Hint: Consider what happens when it rains heavily.
True or False: Subsurface drainage methods are only effective in sandy soils.
💡 Hint: Think about the different kinds of soil used for cultivation.
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You are a farmer with a field experiencing regular waterlogging after rains. Design a comprehensive drainage strategy that incorporates both surface and subsurface methods appropriate for your soil type.
💡 Hint: Consider the depth for both types of drainage and how they will work together.
Evaluate the effectiveness of mole drainage in a region that receives both heavy rains and has poor soil permeability. What would be the limitations?
💡 Hint: Think about how mole drains are constructed and their interaction with soil type.
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