Practice - Methods of Water Application
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Practice Questions
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What is surface irrigation?
💡 Hint: Think about how water normally flows on land.
Name one advantage of drip irrigation.
💡 Hint: Consider where plants take up water.
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Interactive Quizzes
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Which irrigation method uses pipes and emits water directly to plant roots?
💡 Hint: Think about which method is most precise.
True or False: Surface irrigation is the most cost-effective method, but has high water loss through runoff.
💡 Hint: Remember the pros and cons of this method.
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Challenge Problems
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A farm with various crops experiences significant water loss during irrigation. Recommend an irrigation method that minimizes water loss and justify your choice based on the crops grown.
💡 Hint: Consider which crops need more precision in watering.
Calculate the water savings if a field of 10 hectares uses drip irrigation, reducing water usage by 30% compared to surface irrigation that uses 120 mm. What is the new water application depth?
💡 Hint: Remember to calculate the savings based on the reduction percentage.
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