40.7.2 - Leaching
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What is leaching?
💡 Hint: Think about why farmers might add extra water.
Why is leaching important?
💡 Hint: What happens to plants when salt levels are too high?
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What is the primary purpose of leaching?
💡 Hint: Think about what excess salt can do to plants.
True or False: Leaching should only be performed during the growing season.
💡 Hint: Consider when crops are most vulnerable.
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A farmer notices a salinity level of 2.5 dS/m in their field and wants to reduce it to 1.5 dS/m. If their irrigation system disperses 1000 liters of water per hour, how long should they leach to achieve the desired salinity?
💡 Hint: Consider how consistent leaching can steadily decrease salinity levels.
Discuss the economic impacts of ignoring effective leaching practices in a salinity-prone region. What steps can be taken to mitigate these effects?
💡 Hint: Reflect on how soil health directly correlates with agricultural profitability.
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