Practice Types Of Sub-surface Irrigation (2.1) - Surface Irrigation - Hydrology & Water Resources Engineering

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Question 1.
What is natural sub-surface irrigation?
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Think about where the water source is.
Question 2.
Name one advantage of sub-surface irrigation.
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How does it compare to surface irrigation regarding water loss?
3Question 3.
What is the primary method of water delivery in artificial sub-surface irrigation?
- Pipes
- Sprinklers
- Flooding
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Think about how water is transferred underground.
4Question 4.
True or False: Natural sub-surface irrigation requires engineered materials.
- True
- False
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Consider if any human intervention is involved.
Question 5.
Design a simple artificial sub-surface irrigation system for a small vegetable garden, detailing your considerations for soil type and water quality.
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Think about the types of vegetables and their root depths.
Question 6.
Evaluate the suitability of sub-surface irrigation in sandy soil versus clay soil. Which would be more effective and why?
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Analyze the water retention qualities of each soil type.

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