Irrigation Flashcards
1
Q
Furrow
A
Dig trench next to the crops with water and let it deep into the soil
2
Q
Flood
A
Flood entire field. Can water log and drown plants.
(80%)
3
Q
Spray
A
Water pumped into spray nozzles. Expensive, needs energy.
(75%)
4
Q
Drip
A
Holes in hose allow water to drip out. Conserves water, most expensive.
(95%)
5
Q
Soil salinization
A
Excessive accumulation of water-soluble salts.
Solutions:
- Treat water before use
- use freshwater source
- aerate soil
6
Q
GM drought-resistant crops
A
lessens dependency on irrigation and reduces water consumption.
7
Q
Ogallala Aquifer
A
Essential to crop production in Midwest, being used faster than can recharge
8
Q
Desertification
A
process of once productive areas being deserts due to repeated hit to soil integrity. Irreversible.
