37.6 - Irrigation Requirement (IR)
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Practice Questions
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What is the formula for calculating Irrigation Requirement?
💡 Hint: Think about how effective rainfall affects total water needs.
What does ER stand for?
💡 Hint: Recall its significance in irrigation.
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What does IR stand for in agricultural terms?
💡 Hint: Think of the relationship between crop water and actual requirements.
True or False: Effective Rainfall is always equal to total rainfall.
💡 Hint: Recall the definition of effective rainfall.
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A farmer needs 1200 mm of water for their crop but anticipates that effective rainfall will only yield 150 mm. Calculate the irrigation requirement and discuss how the farmer can ensure efficient water use.
💡 Hint: Use the IR formula and think about irrigation practices.
In a region with a changing climate, predict how variability in effective rainfall might impact irrigation planning and crop selection.
💡 Hint: Think about how different crops may respond to changes in water availability.
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