51.2.1 - Surface Drainage Systems
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Practice Questions
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What does surface drainage aim to prevent?
💡 Hint: Think about conditions that harm plant growth.
Name one type of surface drainage system.
💡 Hint: Recall the different systems we discussed.
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What is the primary purpose of surface drainage systems?
💡 Hint: Consider what happens when there's too much water.
Is parallel drainage used in flat areas?
💡 Hint: Think about the layout of the ditches.
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Design a surface drainage strategy for a 10-acre farm on a gentle slope and explain your reasoning behind the choice of drainage type.
💡 Hint: Consider the land's shape and where water tends to gather.
Evaluate the risks associated with poor drainage in a region experiencing heavy rainfall. What systems would you implement to mitigate these risks?
💡 Hint: Think about long-term agricultural productivity and crop viability.
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