37.14 - Water Use Efficiency (WUE)
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Practice Questions
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Define Water Use Efficiency.
💡 Hint: Think about what the term 'efficiency' means.
Name a technique that can improve WUE.
💡 Hint: It delivers water directly to the plant.
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What is Water Use Efficiency?
💡 Hint: Focus on how water relates to crop production.
True or False: Higher Water Use Efficiency is always beneficial for the environment.
💡 Hint: Think about the implications of using water more effectively.
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A farmer uses drip irrigation and achieves a yield of 3,000 kg of carrots using 1,200 m³ of water. Calculate the WUE and discuss if this is an efficient method of irrigation compared to traditional systems that would use 1,800 m³ for the same yield.
💡 Hint: Use the WUE formula to compare the two methods.
Evaluate the impact of switching from traditional watering methods to mulching in terms of WUE, considering factors such as soil moisture retention and labor input.
💡 Hint: Think about how reducing water needs can also mean less overall labor.
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