39.3.1 - Derivation
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Define Delta in the context of irrigation.
💡 Hint: Think about the crops and their water needs.
What is Duty?
💡 Hint: Consider the relationship to water discharge.
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What is the relation between Duty (D) and Delta (Δ)?
💡 Hint: Recall the derived equation!
True or False: Delta measures the total area supported by a flow of water.
💡 Hint: Focus on what Delta represents.
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An irrigation system has a Duty of 3000 hectares/cumec and operates for a base period of 90 days. Calculate the Delta for a given crop.
💡 Hint: Focus on substituting the values into the derived formula.
Suppose you need to design an irrigation scheme for a series of crops with varying water needs. How would you prioritize the requirements based on Duty and Delta?
💡 Hint: Consider each crop's specific delta values when allocating resources.
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