The Importance of Irrigation
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What is another use of irrigation mentioned in the text?

  • To support mining operations
  • To reduce dust (correct)
  • To revegetate disturbed soils
  • To protect crops from frost

    • Which of the following is the main purpose of irrigation?

  • To help grow crops (correct)
  • To dispose of sewage
  • To cool livestock
  • To suppress weed growth

    • What is often studied in conjunction with irrigation?

  • Weed growth
  • Frost protection
  • Drainage (correct)
  • Soil consolidation

    • Which method of irrigation is described as the oldest form?

    <p>Surface irrigation (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How long has irrigation been a key aspect of agriculture?

    <p>5,000 years (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a purpose of irrigation mentioned in the text?

    <p>To remove surface water (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which method of irrigation is described as the oldest form?

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

    What is the practice of applying controlled amounts of water to land to help grow crops, landscape plants, and lawns called?

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

    Which of the following is NOT a use of irrigation mentioned in the text?

    <p>To increase rainfall (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is often studied in conjunction with irrigation?

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

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