Practice Limitations (3.5) - Surface Irrigation - Hydrology & Water Resources Engineering

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Question 1.
What is a major limitation of surface irrigation?
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Think about how surface irrigation uses gravity.
Question 2.
Name a disadvantage of sub-surface irrigation.
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Consider the initial setup of this system.
3Question 3.
What is a primary limitation of surface irrigation?
- High Cost
- Waterlogging
- Requires skilled labor
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Think about the implications of too much water.
4Question 4.
Sub-surface irrigation is not suited for which type of soil?
- Clay
- Sandy
- Loamy
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Consider the retention capability of different soil types.
Question 5.
Given a sandy terrain in a water-scarce climate, analyze which irrigation method would be least effective and justify your answer.
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Consider the soil type's water holding capacity.
Question 6.
Evaluate the impact of wind on sprinkler systems in agricultural settings and propose a solution to mitigate this issue.
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Think about how to physically alter the environment around your irrigation setup.

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