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Furrow irrigation is suitable for crops that can tolerate standing water.
Furrow irrigation is suitable for crops that can tolerate standing water.
False
Basin irrigation is best suited for crops with high infiltration rates.
Basin irrigation is best suited for crops with high infiltration rates.
False
Surface irrigation systems are more expensive to install and maintain compared to other irrigation methods.
Surface irrigation systems are more expensive to install and maintain compared to other irrigation methods.
False
Border irrigation involves the flooding of small, level areas of land surrounded by embankments.
Border irrigation involves the flooding of small, level areas of land surrounded by embankments.
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Surface irrigation systems are only suitable for large-scale farmers.
Surface irrigation systems are only suitable for large-scale farmers.
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Surface irrigation systems can increase water wastage by delivering water directly to the root zones of crops.
Surface irrigation systems can increase water wastage by delivering water directly to the root zones of crops.
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Uniform water distribution in surface irrigation contributes to the degradation of soil structure and fertility.
Uniform water distribution in surface irrigation contributes to the degradation of soil structure and fertility.
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Proper land leveling can help mitigate uneven water distribution in surface irrigation.
Proper land leveling can help mitigate uneven water distribution in surface irrigation.
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Implementing contouring can exacerbate soil erosion in surface irrigation.
Implementing contouring can exacerbate soil erosion in surface irrigation.
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Regular maintenance of irrigation infrastructure is not necessary for surface irrigation systems.
Regular maintenance of irrigation infrastructure is not necessary for surface irrigation systems.
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