Practice Water For Agriculture (1.2) - Water Withdrawals, Uses, and Agricultural Irrigation

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Question 1.
What is the primary use of water in agriculture?
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Consider what crops need the most.
Question 2.
Name one environmental concern related to overusing water in agriculture.
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Think about the effects on nearby ecosystems.
3Question 3.
Which sector consumes the largest amount of freshwater withdrawals?
- Energy
- Agriculture
- Industry
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Think about where the majority of water goes.
4Question 4.
True or False: Quality of irrigation water does not affect crop yield.
- True
- False
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Consider how plants react to different conditions.
Question 5.
A farmer uses 800 cm of water to irrigate a 400-hectare field. What is the duty of his irrigation method, and how could it be improved?
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Consider ways to lessen water use while maintaining crop yield.
Question 6.
Evaluate the impact of using saline water for irrigation on crop production over time.
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Think about how salt affects soil and plant health.

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