Practice Field Tests (40.6.1) - Quality of Irrigation Water - Hydrology & Water Resources Engineering

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Question 1.
What does an EC meter measure?
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Think about how well salts dissolve in water.
Question 2.
Why is pH measurement important in irrigation?
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Consider how acidity affects nutrients.
3Question 3.
What does an EC meter primarily measure?
- pH levels
- Chloride content
- Salinity
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Think about how salinity relates to dissolved salts.
4Question 4.
True or False: A pH level of 7 is neutral.
- True
- False
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Recall what pH levels mean in terms of acidity and alkalinity.
Question 5.
A farmer tests his irrigation water and finds an EC reading of 1.5 dS/m. What are the implications for crop choice, and what steps could he take if the levels are not suitable?
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Think about crop tolerance levels.
Question 6.
After using a portable test kit, a farmer discovers a high nitrate level in his irrigation water. Explain the possible impacts on his crops and what actions he should consider.
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Reflect on how nutrient excess can affect planting strategies.

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