10 Questions
What is the primary force behind flow irrigation?
Gravity
What is a necessary condition for flow irrigation to occur?
Water must be at a higher level than the land
What is the primary function of canals in flow irrigation?
To distribute water through gravity
What type of irrigation involves the use of pumps to distribute water?
Lift irrigation
What is the term for the supply of water from a higher level to lower levels through a network of canals?
Flow irrigation
What is the key advantage of perennial irrigation?
It can be used throughout the year
What does the term 'perennial' mean in the context of perennial irrigation?
Present through all seasons of the year
What was the original source of perennial irrigation water?
Ice-fed perennial rivers
What is perennial irrigation a variant of?
Flood irrigation
What is the significance of dams and barrages in perennial irrigation?
They store water for use throughout the year
Study Notes
Perennial Irrigation
- A variant of flood irrigation that utilizes stored water from dams and barrages.
- Enables irrigation throughout the year, regardless of seasonal changes.
- Historically, water was sourced from canals linked to ice-fed perennial rivers.
- The term "perennial" refers to the presence of water throughout all seasons of the year.
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