1.2. Design Parameters

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is soil infiltration rate?

   Hint

   Think about how quickly water can make it to the plant roots.

2. 2.

   Name the effect of land slope on irrigation.

   Hint

   Consider how water behaves on a hill.

3. 3.

   What is soil infiltration rate?

   Hint

   Think about how water behaves when you water a plant.

4. 4.

   True or False: A steep land is always suitable for surface irrigation.

   Hint

   Remember the behavior of water on slopes.

5. 5.

   A farmer has a field with a high infiltration rate but a steep slope. What irrigation method would you recommend and why?

   Hint

   Consider the characteristics of both high infiltration rates and steep terrains.

6. 6.

   Evaluate the impact of stream size on the effectiveness of different irrigation methods in drought-prone regions.

   Hint

   Think about how limited water supply affects the choice of irrigation.