39.1.1 - Definition
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What does Delta (Δ) represent in irrigation?
💡 Hint: Think about how much water a plant needs from seeding to harvest.
What is Duty (D) in relation to irrigation?
💡 Hint: Consider how we measure water efficiency for irrigation.
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What does Delta (Δ) measure in irrigation?
💡 Hint: Focus on what crops need for their growth.
True or False: Duty (D) is the volume of water supplied to crops.
💡 Hint: Think about how water is applied to areas.
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An irrigation system has a discharge of 15 cumecs and can irrigate 30,000 hectares. Determine the Duty and subsequently calculate the Delta for a base period of 150 days.
💡 Hint: First, find Duty, then apply it to calculate Delta.
Analyze how the type of crop and irrigation method can affect the Duty requirement for a given amount of water usage.
💡 Hint: Compare traditional irrigation methods with modern techniques.
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