40.7.5 - Improved Irrigation Techniques
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Practice Questions
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What is drip irrigation?
💡 Hint: Consider where the water is applied.
What is the basic principle of alternate furrow irrigation?
💡 Hint: Think about how many furrows are watered.
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What is a significant advantage of drip irrigation?
💡 Hint: Think about the efficiency of water delivery.
True or False: Alternate furrow irrigation is less efficient than drip irrigation.
💡 Hint: Consider how each method applies water to crops.
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A farmer notices poor crop yields in a high salinity region. Describe a strategy combining both drip and alternate furrow irrigation to address this issue.
💡 Hint: How can you prioritize based on the types of crops?
Calculate the potential water savings if a farmer shifts from conventional irrigation to alternate furrow irrigation on a 10-acre farm.
💡 Hint: What is the typical water use per acre for conventional methods?
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