Irrigation And Stuff Flashcards
Why are members of the fabaceae family used for crop rotation with poaceae
Because fabaceae plants are high in nitrogen
3 major crops in the fabaceae family
Alfalfa
Peas
Beans
2 vegetables that are in the solanacea family
Potatoes
Tomatoes
True or false?
Flood irrigation is best used on steep sloped grounds
False
True or false?
Center pivots require most man labor for irrigation
False
True or false?
Wheel lines use a small gas engine to move the line to the next rizer
True
True or false?
Furrow irrigation uses drip lines
False
True or false?
Irrigation increases crop yields
True
What are the ways you can irrigate?
River, resivoirs Head gate system Sprinkler irrigation Wheel lines Handlines
The area between two dikes are called….
Land
Sprinkler irrigation
Pros- water themselves, reduced labor costs, and fertilization
Cons- only goes in a circular pattern, in sinks, makes trenches, and expensive
Wheel lines
Pros- can use the whole land
Cons- have to do a little hand labor
Hand lines
Lots of work
Where was the birth place of potatoes?
Peru
Who crossed potatoes and came up with russit potatoes?
Luther Burbank
