49.1.2. Seepage from Canals, Reservoirs, and Ponds

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is seepage?

   Hint

   Think about how water moves in different mediums.

2. 2.

   What effect does water logging have on plants?

   Hint

   Consider what plants need to grow.

3. 3.

   What is the primary cause of water logging related to canals?

   • Over-irrigation
   • Seepage
   • Deforestation

   Hint

   Recall the main causes discussed.

4. 4.

   True or False: Clayey soils help in draining excess water efficiently.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Think about the properties of clay.

5. 5.

   Calculate the potential crop yield loss in a field suffering from severe water logging due to seepage from a nearby canal.

   Hint

   Reflect on the factors of crop yield affected by water stress.

6. 6.

   Design an effective drainage and irrigation strategy for a farm suffering from water logging due to nearby reservoirs.

   Hint

   Think about both physical infrastructure and plant management.