3.2.1. Portable Systems

Try these first

1. 1.

   What are portable systems?

   Hint

   Think about systems that can be relocated.

2. 2.

   Name a key component of a portable irrigation system.

   Hint

   Consider what is essential for dispersing water.

3. 3.

   What is the primary function of a pump in a portable system?

   • To disperse water
   • To generate pressure
   • To control water timing

   Hint

   What do we need to move water effectively?

4. 4.

   True or False: Portable systems are suitable for large commercial farms only.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Consider the size and flexibility of system usage.

5. 5.

   A farmer spends 5 hours setting up a portable irrigation system for a small section of their field. If they have three different sections to irrigate, how much time will they spend total in setup?

   Hint

   What multiplication expression can you set up?

6. 6.

   Evaluate whether a farmer should switch from a portable system to a permanent system based on their crop yield and labor costs if they expect an increase in overall yield.

   Hint

   Think about the trade-offs between initial costs and increased productivity.