Practice Components Of A Drainage System (51.3) - Drainage of Irrigated Lands – Necessity, Methods

Practice: Components of a Drainage System

Lesson 51.3Drainage of Irrigated Lands – Necessity, Methods

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Question 1.
What is the primary function of field drains?
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Think about how they help with water management.
Question 2.
What do collector drains do?
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Consider the term 'collect' in their name.
3Question 3.
What is the main function of field drains?
- To discharge water
- To collect water
- To grade land
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Think about water management strategies.
4Question 4.
True or False: Collector drains are responsible for transporting water to outlets.
- True
- False
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Consider the flow of water through the system.
Question 5.
Consider a sloped agricultural field with a high water table. Design a drainage system using all four components. Discuss your choices for each component's depth and distance from one another.
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Focus on the natural flow of water down the slope.
Question 6.
Discuss the environmental implications of poor drainage design. What issues could arise from not properly designing outlets?
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Think about downstream effects and ecological responsibilities.

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