39.2.1 - Definition
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What is Duty in terms of irrigation?
💡 Hint: Think about the relationship between water flow and land area.
Define Delta in irrigation terms.
💡 Hint: Consider what a crop needs from planting to harvesting.
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What does Duty in irrigation refer to?
💡 Hint: Think about the flow of water and its effectiveness on land.
True or False: Delta is measured in hectares.
💡 Hint: Recall how we quantify water depth.
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An irrigation system has a Duty of 2500 hectares/cumec and a Delta of 0.6m. Determine the appropriate base period for this Duty.
💡 Hint: Apply the formula for the relationship between Duty and Delta.
Discuss how varying soil types would affect the calculation of Duty and Delta for a specific crop.
💡 Hint: Consider the implications of soil characteristics on water management.
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