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Contour bunds (ridges) are used for the collection of runoff for productive purposes?
Contour bunds (ridges) are used for the collection of runoff for productive purposes?
True
The main advantage of Contour bunds (ridges) is their suitability to the cultivation of crops or fodder between the bunds?
The main advantage of Contour bunds (ridges) is their suitability to the cultivation of crops or fodder between the bunds?
True
When designed correctly, there is no loss of runoff out of the Contour bunds (ridges) system?
When designed correctly, there is no loss of runoff out of the Contour bunds (ridges) system?
True
Contour bunds for tree planting can be used under the condition of rainfall between 200–750 mm?
Contour bunds for tree planting can be used under the condition of rainfall between 200–750 mm?
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Contour bunds for tree planting can be used under the condition of rainfall over 1000 mm?
Contour bunds for tree planting can be used under the condition of rainfall over 1000 mm?
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The recommended depth of the pit for infiltration is 80 cm.
The recommended depth of the pit for infiltration is 80 cm.
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Contour ridges are limited to areas with relatively low rainfall.
Contour ridges are limited to areas with relatively low rainfall.
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The recommended spacing between two bunds on slopes of up to 0.5% is 5 m.
The recommended spacing between two bunds on slopes of up to 0.5% is 5 m.
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Semi-circular bunds are not suitable for growing trees and shrubs.
Semi-circular bunds are not suitable for growing trees and shrubs.
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The recommended unit micro-catchment size for each tree is 10–50 m2.
The recommended unit micro-catchment size for each tree is 10–50 m2.
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