40.2 - Criteria for Assessing Irrigation Water Quality
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Practice Questions
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What does Electrical Conductivity (EC) measure in irrigation water?
💡 Hint: Think about how salinity affects plants.
What is considered an excellent EC value?
💡 Hint: It's a number smaller than 1.
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What is the acceptable EC level for excellent water quality?
💡 Hint: Focus on the lower numbers for better water quality.
Sodium Adsorption Ratio (SAR) higher than 18 is considered:
💡 Hint: Think about the thresholds provided for SAR.
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Given a water sample with an EC of 4.0 dS/m, what steps should the farmer take to ensure the irrigation practices do not compromise crop yields?
💡 Hint: Think about the combination of management practices discussed.
If the SAR for a water source is 22, what implications does this have for soil health and what management practices could be employed?
💡 Hint: Remember the effects of SAR discussed in class.
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