Practice Design Considerations - 3.3 | 45. Surface Irrigation | Hydrology & Water Resources Engineering - Vol 3
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Question 1

Easy

What is the main method of distributing water in surface irrigation?

💡 Hint: Think about how water travels downhill.

Question 2

Easy

Name one advantage of drip irrigation.

💡 Hint: Consider how it helps plants conserve water.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What type of irrigation involves delivering water directly to plant roots in small amounts?

  • Surface Irrigation
  • Drip Irrigation
  • Sprinkler Irrigation

💡 Hint: Think about how water is applied directly to the plants.

Question 2

True or False: Sprinkler irrigation is only effective on flat terrain.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider other irrigation methods and their limitations.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Design an irrigation plan for a sloped field. Explain the choice of irrigation method and elaborate on the design considerations.

💡 Hint: Focus on methods that counteract gravity's pull on water.

Question 2

Calculate the cost-benefit of switching from traditional flooding irrigation to a drip system for a 5-acre farm, considering installation and potential water savings.

💡 Hint: What are both your setup costs and long-term benefits?

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