4.3.2 - Subsurface Drip
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Practice Questions
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What is subsurface drip irrigation?
💡 Hint: Think about where the water is placed in relation to the soil.
Name one advantage of subsurface drip irrigation.
💡 Hint: Consider the impact of water exposure to air.
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What is the primary advantage of subsurface drip irrigation?
💡 Hint: Consider what happens when the soil surface is kept dry.
True or False: Subsurface drip irrigation can help to maximize water use efficiency.
💡 Hint: Think about how water is delivered in this method.
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Design a subsurface drip irrigation system for a 10-acre vegetable farm, considering water availability and soil type. Specify emitter spacing and depth.
💡 Hint: Refer to the soil characteristics when you decide on spacing and depth.
Evaluate a failed subsurface drip irrigation system that resulted in waterlogging. What potential causes would you investigate?
💡 Hint: Consider what might not align with the ideal management practices.
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