2.3 - Advantages
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Practice Questions
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What is one advantage of sub-surface irrigation related to evaporation?
💡 Hint: Think about where water is applied.
What does sub-surface irrigation prevent regarding weeds?
💡 Hint: Consider moisture levels on the soil surface.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is a primary advantage of sub-surface irrigation?
💡 Hint: Focus on how the water delivery system impacts plant competition.
True or False: Surface irrigation methods are always more efficient than sub-surface irrigation methods.
💡 Hint: Think about water conservation and resource management.
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Challenge Problems
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You are tasked with advising a farmer on whether to use sub-surface or surface irrigation for a new cotton field in a gently sloping region. What factors will you consider?
💡 Hint: Focus on each irrigation’s impact based on the field's characteristics.
If a farmer finds returns on investment diminishing with a surface irrigation system, how could transitioning to a sub-surface system improve their outcomes?
💡 Hint: Analyze both irrigation types in terms of long-term yield improvements.
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