Practice Improved Irrigation Techniques (40.7.5)

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Question 1.
What is drip irrigation?
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Consider where the water is applied.
Question 2.
What is the basic principle of alternate furrow irrigation?
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Think about how many furrows are watered.
3Question 3.
What is a significant advantage of drip irrigation?
- Increased evaporation
- Direct water supply to roots
- Higher water waste
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Think about the efficiency of water delivery.
4Question 4.
True or False: Alternate furrow irrigation is less efficient than drip irrigation.
- True
- False
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Consider how each method applies water to crops.
Question 5.
A farmer notices poor crop yields in a high salinity region. Describe a strategy combining both drip and alternate furrow irrigation to address this issue.
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How can you prioritize based on the types of crops?
Question 6.
Calculate the potential water savings if a farmer shifts from conventional irrigation to alternate furrow irrigation on a 10-acre farm.
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What is the typical water use per acre for conventional methods?

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