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What determines the extent of the total service area of national irrigation systems?
What determines the extent of the total service area of national irrigation systems?
- Crop water requirements
- Soil texture
- Canal capacity (correct)
- Leaching requirements
What is the process by which water vapor escapes from living plants?
What is the process by which water vapor escapes from living plants?
- Canal capacity
- Leaching
- Evapotranspiration
- Transpiration (correct)
Which factor improves soil structure and soil productivity?
Which factor improves soil structure and soil productivity?
- Soil texture
- Leaching requirements (LR)
- Crop water requirements (CWR)
- Drainage (correct)
What increases water infiltration into soils and favors the growth of soil bacteria?
What increases water infiltration into soils and favors the growth of soil bacteria?
What fraction of irrigation water must be leached through the root zone to control soil salinity at a specified level?
What fraction of irrigation water must be leached through the root zone to control soil salinity at a specified level?
What is an example of a satellite-based instrument used for remote sensing to gather data on river discharge and water levels?
What is an example of a satellite-based instrument used for remote sensing to gather data on river discharge and water levels?
What is the sum of transpiration and water evaporated from the soil or exterior parts of plants?
What is the sum of transpiration and water evaporated from the soil or exterior parts of plants?
In the context of the text, what is NOT considered essential after accurately measuring flowing water?
In the context of the text, what is NOT considered essential after accurately measuring flowing water?
Which of the following techniques is highlighted in the text as crucial for analyzing flow data and generating meaningful reports?
Which of the following techniques is highlighted in the text as crucial for analyzing flow data and generating meaningful reports?
Who created the presentation template mentioned in the text?
Who created the presentation template mentioned in the text?
Which of the following is NOT a discussant mentioned in the text?
Which of the following is NOT a discussant mentioned in the text?
Why is moisture measurement important in irrigated soil?
Why is moisture measurement important in irrigated soil?
Which method of moisture measurement involves measuring the change in dielectric constant between two conducting plates buried in the soil?
Which method of moisture measurement involves measuring the change in dielectric constant between two conducting plates buried in the soil?
What is the primary advantage of moisture measurement in terms of water management?
What is the primary advantage of moisture measurement in terms of water management?
What does Irrigation Diversion Requirement (IDR) refer to?
What does Irrigation Diversion Requirement (IDR) refer to?
Which device measures soil moisture by injecting a neutron source into the soil?
Which device measures soil moisture by injecting a neutron source into the soil?
How do Capacitance Sensors measure soil moisture?
How do Capacitance Sensors measure soil moisture?
What is the main objective of understanding farm irrigation and drainage?
What is the main objective of understanding farm irrigation and drainage?
How is irrigation generally defined?
How is irrigation generally defined?
What is precipitation in meteorological terms?
What is precipitation in meteorological terms?
How does atmospheric water, other than precipitation, reduce plant water needs?
How does atmospheric water, other than precipitation, reduce plant water needs?
What is the purpose of flood water in relation to plants?
What is the purpose of flood water in relation to plants?
How does drainage contribute to crop growth?
How does drainage contribute to crop growth?
Why is planning and implementing water-saving practices during nondrought periods important?
Why is planning and implementing water-saving practices during nondrought periods important?
What is the primary purpose of addressing water distribution equity among different users?
What is the primary purpose of addressing water distribution equity among different users?
Which type of irrigation channel is most commonly excavated in natural material without artificial lining?
Which type of irrigation channel is most commonly excavated in natural material without artificial lining?
Why should irrigation channels be stable according to the text?
Why should irrigation channels be stable according to the text?
What is the main consequence of low velocities in irrigation channels according to the text?
What is the main consequence of low velocities in irrigation channels according to the text?
Why are water-saving practices important for increasing resilience during dry spells?
Why are water-saving practices important for increasing resilience during dry spells?
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