Irrigation & Drainage AGE 3116

<p>Infiltration (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Soil moisture (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Air temperature (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Condensation (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Building dams (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Stream gauging (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Atmospheric pressure (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It provides large-scale data on water distribution. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Types of aquifers (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Satellite monitoring (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Conducting manual rain gauge measurements (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Water that flows over land to rivers and streams. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Channel shape and size (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To determine potential water availability for irrigation (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To meet specific crop water requirements (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Surface drainage removes excess water from the surface, while subsurface drainage removes water from the soil (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Availability of water resources (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The course emphasizes practical applications of hydrological principles to irrigation and drainage systems (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To assess and manage water quality issues (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To enhance soil aeration and root growth (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Building structure (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Harms root growth (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Enhanced soil structure (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It affects the drainage coefficient and water movement (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Soil compaction (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Optimal spacing ensures even water distribution (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Planting cover crops (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Soil properties, moisture levels, and crop water requirements (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To maximize water use efficiency (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Irrigated arid regions manage excess water differently than humid regions (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They are installed to efficiently remove excess water from the land (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Age of the landowner (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Texture, structure, and infiltration rate (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It helps manage excess water efficiently (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Irrigation practices and water use efficiency (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Evapotranspiration and rainfall (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Soil nutrient levels (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Maximizing crop yields and minimizing water waste (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Greenhouse design (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Evapotranspiration (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It is a source of water input (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Hydrological modeling (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Depletion of groundwater resources (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The continuous movement of water between storage locations like rivers, soil, and the atmosphere.

Assessing how much water is stored underground for use.

Bodies of water such as rivers, lakes, and reservoirs that are visible on the Earth's surface.

Elements that affect how much water crops need, including weather and soil type.

The specific water needs of crops based on their growth stage and type.

Creating systems to deliver adequate water to crops efficiently based on specific conditions.

Methods to remove excess water from land to prevent flooding and waterlogging.

Creating effective systems to manage surface water drainage in various environments.

Key elements include evaporation, condensation, precipitation, runoff, infiltration, and transpiration.

The process where water changes from liquid to vapor due to heat.

The process where vapor turns back into liquid water, forming clouds.

Water released from clouds in various forms, such as rain, snow, sleet, or hail.

Water that flows over land and returns to bodies of water after precipitation.

The process by which water soaks into the ground and becomes groundwater.

The release of water vapor from plants into the atmosphere.

The relationship between different processes in the hydrologic cycle, such as evaporation, precipitation, and runoff.

A method to measure the flow rate of a stream or river, indicating how much water is moving through.

A device used to collect and measure the amount of liquid precipitation over time.

Using satellite technology to observe and assess land and water resources from space.

The process of observing and measuring the levels and quality of groundwater over time.

The movement of water through soil layers, often leading to groundwater replenishment.

Different geological formations that store and transmit groundwater, crucial for water supply.

The process of measuring the water content in soil.

Determining when to irrigate based on crop water needs and soil moisture levels.

Approaches aimed at optimizing irrigation and enhancing water use efficiency.

The role of drainage systems in preventing excess water accumulation in agriculture.

Understanding how water moves across the surface and its impact on drainage design.

Systems installed below ground to remove excess water and prevent saturation.

Techniques used in drainage to ensure quick and effective excess water evacuation.

The speed at which water enters the soil, affecting irrigation and drainage effectiveness.

The dynamic relationship between soil, plant roots, and water availability that affects crop growth.

The equilibrium of water inputs and outputs in the area surrounding plant roots, vital for crop health.

Factors like rainfall and irrigation that contribute water to the soil and root zone.

Processes such as evapotranspiration and runoff that remove water from the soil and plants.

The specific amount of water needed by crops depending on growth stages and environmental conditions.

Maximizing the yield of crops while minimizing the water utilized and waste.

The effect of local weather patterns on crop water needs and management practices.

The varying water requirements of crops at different stages of development, from seedling to harvest.

The rules governing the movement of water underground through soil and rock.

Systems installed beneath the soil to improve aeration and root development.

The process of allowing air to enter the soil, promoting a healthy environment for roots.

The upper surface of the zone of saturation where soil is fully saturated with water.

A measure indicating how effectively a drainage system can remove water.

A property's ability of soil to transmit water through its pores.

Factors such as soil type, water table depth, and hydraulic conductivity affecting drainage systems.

The act of managing excess water in soil to avoid saturation that harms plant growth.