How well do you know the types of irrigation systems in agriculture?

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What is the most efficient irrigation method in terms of water use?

Surface irrigation
Sprinkler irrigation
Subsurface irrigation
Drip irrigation (correct)

Which irrigation method is commonly used for crops that require flooding, such as rice?

Drip irrigation
Sprinkler irrigation
Basin irrigation (correct)
Surface irrigation

Which irrigation method is commonly used for large, circular fields?

Lateral move irrigation
Micro irrigation
Furrow irrigation
Center pivot irrigation (correct)

Which irrigation method is used for crops that have shallow roots and require frequent watering?

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Which irrigation method is used to minimize erosion and is commonly used in hilly or mountainous regions?

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Flashcards

Drip irrigation

A watering method where water is delivered directly to the roots of plants through a network of pipes and emitters, minimizing water waste.

Basin irrigation

A method where a field is flooded with water, ideal for crops that need constant moisture like rice.

Center pivot irrigation

An irrigation system that uses a large, rotating sprinkler to water a circular field, commonly used in agricultural settings.

Subsurface irrigation

An irrigation system that uses underground pipes to deliver water directly to the plant roots, suitable for shallow-rooted crops that need regular watering.

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Contour irrigation

An irrigation method where furrows are created along the contour lines of a slope to slow down water flow, minimizing soil erosion, ideal for hilly areas.

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