40.6.1 - Field Tests
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Practice Questions
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What does an EC meter measure?
💡 Hint: Think about how well salts dissolve in water.
Why is pH measurement important in irrigation?
💡 Hint: Consider how acidity affects nutrients.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What does an EC meter primarily measure?
💡 Hint: Think about how salinity relates to dissolved salts.
True or False: A pH level of 7 is neutral.
💡 Hint: Recall what pH levels mean in terms of acidity and alkalinity.
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Challenge Problems
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A farmer tests his irrigation water and finds an EC reading of 1.5 dS/m. What are the implications for crop choice, and what steps could he take if the levels are not suitable?
💡 Hint: Think about crop tolerance levels.
After using a portable test kit, a farmer discovers a high nitrate level in his irrigation water. Explain the possible impacts on his crops and what actions he should consider.
💡 Hint: Reflect on how nutrient excess can affect planting strategies.
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