5 Questions
Surface irrigation is the most modern method of water application to agricultural land
False
The term 'surface irrigation' refers to a broad class of irrigation methods in which water is distributed over the field by underground flow
False
The primary purpose of the physical system in surface irrigation is to supply water to an area for crop production and it consists of three subsystems
False
The advance phase is the phase in surface irrigation where water is introduced at the upper edge of the field and covers the field gradually
True
Cutback irrigation involves using a high unit discharge during the advance phase and a reduced one during the wetting or ponding phase to control runoff
True
Study Notes
Surface Irrigation
- Surface irrigation is a broad class of irrigation methods that involve distributing water over the field through underground flow.
- The primary purpose of the physical system in surface irrigation is to supply water to an area for crop production.
Phases of Surface Irrigation
- The advance phase is the initial phase where water is introduced at the upper edge of the field and gradually covers the entire field.
- Cutback irrigation is a technique that involves using a high unit discharge during the advance phase and reducing it during the wetting or ponding phase to control runoff.
Test your knowledge of surface irrigation methods with this quiz. Explore the oldest and widely used method of water application to agricultural land, which involves distributing water over the field by overland flow.
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