42.10 - Irrigation Scheduling Based on Root Zone Water Balance
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Practice Questions
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What does the water balance equation represent?
💡 Hint: Think about how we measure water coming in and going out.
Define Available Water (AW).
💡 Hint: Consider what water plants can actually use.
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What does 'I' stand for in the water balance equation?
💡 Hint: Think about the water we give to crops.
True or False: Surface runoff is beneficial for irrigation.
💡 Hint: Consider where the water goes when it runs off the surface.
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A farmer calculates that he has the following values: P = 40 mm, I = 15 mm, ET = 20 mm, D = 3 mm, and R = 5 mm. How much water remains in the soil after these calculations?
💡 Hint: Follow the water balance equation step by step.
Analyze how a prolonged dry season would affect the water balance and what a farmer should consider when scheduling irrigation.
💡 Hint: Think about balancing inputs and managing water resources efficiently.
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