Practice Methods Of Water Application (8) - Water Withdrawals, Uses, and Agricultural Irrigation

Practice: Methods of Water Application

Lesson 8Water Withdrawals, Uses, and Agricultural Irrigation

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Question 1.
What is surface irrigation?
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Think about how water normally flows on land.
Question 2.
Name one advantage of drip irrigation.
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Consider where plants take up water.
3Question 3.
Which irrigation method uses pipes and emits water directly to plant roots?
- Drip Irrigation
- Surface Irrigation
- Sprinkler Irrigation
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Think about which method is most precise.
4Question 4.
True or False: Surface irrigation is the most cost-effective method, but has high water loss through runoff.
- True
- False
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Remember the pros and cons of this method.
Question 5.
A farm with various crops experiences significant water loss during irrigation. Recommend an irrigation method that minimizes water loss and justify your choice based on the crops grown.
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Consider which crops need more precision in watering.
Question 6.
Calculate the water savings if a field of 10 hectares uses drip irrigation, reducing water usage by 30% compared to surface irrigation that uses 120 mm. What is the new water application depth?
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Remember to calculate the savings based on the reduction percentage.

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