Practice Advantages (2.3) - Surface Irrigation - Hydrology & Water Resources Engineering - Vol 3

Practice: Advantages

Lesson 2.3Surface Irrigation

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Question 1.
What is one advantage of sub-surface irrigation related to evaporation?
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Think about where water is applied.
Question 2.
What does sub-surface irrigation prevent regarding weeds?
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Consider moisture levels on the soil surface.
3Question 3.
What is a primary advantage of sub-surface irrigation?
- High water evaporation
- Reduced weed growth
- Surface interference
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Focus on how the water delivery system impacts plant competition.
4Question 4.
True or False: Surface irrigation methods are always more efficient than sub-surface irrigation methods.
- True
- False
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Think about water conservation and resource management.
Question 5.
You are tasked with advising a farmer on whether to use sub-surface or surface irrigation for a new cotton field in a gently sloping region. What factors will you consider?
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Focus on each irrigation’s impact based on the field's characteristics.
Question 6.
If a farmer finds returns on investment diminishing with a surface irrigation system, how could transitioning to a sub-surface system improve their outcomes?
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Analyze both irrigation types in terms of long-term yield improvements.

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