3.5 - Limitations
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Practice Questions
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What is a major limitation of surface irrigation?
💡 Hint: Think about how surface irrigation uses gravity.
Name a disadvantage of sub-surface irrigation.
💡 Hint: Consider the initial setup of this system.
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What is a primary limitation of surface irrigation?
💡 Hint: Think about the implications of too much water.
Sub-surface irrigation is not suited for which type of soil?
💡 Hint: Consider the retention capability of different soil types.
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Given a sandy terrain in a water-scarce climate, analyze which irrigation method would be least effective and justify your answer.
💡 Hint: Consider the soil type's water holding capacity.
Evaluate the impact of wind on sprinkler systems in agricultural settings and propose a solution to mitigate this issue.
💡 Hint: Think about how to physically alter the environment around your irrigation setup.
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