Practice Classification Of Drainage Systems (51.2) - Drainage of Irrigated Lands – Necessity, Methods

Practice: Classification of Drainage Systems

Lesson 51.2Drainage of Irrigated Lands – Necessity, Methods

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6 sample questions

Question 1.
What are the two main types of drainage systems?
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Think about how water is collected, either above or below ground.
Question 2.
Define tile drainage.
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What kind of drainage involves pipes?
3Question 3.
What type of drainage system includes open ditches?
- Subsurface
- Surface
- Vertical
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Think about how we physically remove surface water.
4Question 4.
True or False: Subsurface drainage systems are used to manage surface water.
- True
- False
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Where is the water managed in subsurface drainage systems?
Question 5.
Design an effective drainage system combining both surface and subsurface methodologies for a field with varying soil types and slopes.
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Consider how water moves in relation to slope and soil type.
Question 6.
Discuss the potential ramifications on crop yield and soil health if a farmer neglects drainage system maintenance.
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Think about what happens if water doesn’t drain correctly.

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