Practice Increasing Crop Yield And Diversity (51.1.5) - Drainage of Irrigated Lands

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Question 1.
What is waterlogging?
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Think about how too much water might affect plants.
Question 2.
Why is crop diversity important?
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Consider how different types of plants influence soil.
3Question 3.
What is a major benefit of well-drained fields?
- Increased salinity
- Better crop yields
- Waterlogging
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Consider what happens to crops with too much water.
4Question 4.
True or False: Crops can be adversely affected by salinity.
- True
- False
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Think about how soil quality affects plant health.
Question 5.
How would you design a drainage system for a farm in an area with high salinity levels in the soil?
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Think about how drainage can both remove water and improve soil quality.
Question 6.
Evaluate the potential effects of ignoring drainage needs in an agricultural setup.
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Consider the long-term impacts of poor water management on crop variety.

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