2.2. Design Considerations

Try these first

1. 1.

   What are soil capillary properties?

   Hint

   Think about how a sponge works.

2. 2.

   Why is water quality important in irrigation?

   Hint

   Relate it to maintaining your irrigation system.

3. 3.

   What is the purpose of understanding soil capillary properties in irrigation design?

   • To determine planting strategy
   • To assess water retention and transmission
   • To calculate crop yield

   Hint

   Focus on water properties.

4. 4.

   True or False: Water quality is not essential for maintaining irrigation systems.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Think about what might happen with dirty water.

5. 5.

   Design an irrigation strategy for a farm with both deep-rooted trees and shallow-rooted vegetables. How will you ensure both types of crops receive sufficient water?

   Hint

   Visualize the garden layout.

6. 6.

   Assess how varying water quality in two different sources affects the maintenance strategy for your irrigation system. What specific measures would you take?

   Hint

   Consider how each source impacts plant health.