44.7.2 - Delta (Δ)
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Practice Questions
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What does Delta (Δ) measure in agriculture?
💡 Hint: Think about water requirements for crops.
What is the formula to calculate Delta?
💡 Hint: Consider the components we discussed in class.
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What is the total depth of water needed by a crop called?
💡 Hint: Think about the terminology used in irrigation.
True or False: Duty indicates the amount of water required for irrigation.
💡 Hint: Focus on the definitions we discussed.
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Calculate the Delta for a crop if the base period is 25 days and the duty is 10 ha/cumec, and explain the significance of this calculation.
💡 Hint: Use the formula and think about how it impacts irrigation strategies.
Discuss what could happen if a farmer miscalculates the Delta and applies too much or too little water.
💡 Hint: Think about the factors affecting crop growth and resource management.
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