Site Selection and Evaluation Flashcards
1
Q
FACTORS AFFECTING SUCCESS OF CROP ENTERPRISE
A
- site
- location
2
Q
FACTORS AFFECTING LOCATION AND SITE SELECTION
A
- climate
- soil requirements
- topography
- accessibility
- water supply
- socio-economic factors
3
Q
CLIMATE FACTORS
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- temperature
- rainfall
- light
- wind/typhoon
- relative humidity
4
Q
SOIL CHARACTERISTICS
A
- soil texture
- soil depth
- soil structure
- soil fertility
- soil pH
5
Q
IDEAL SOILS FOR CROP PRODUCTION
A
- deep
- fertile
- high OM
- moderate pH
6
Q
IDEAL SOIL FOR UPLAND CROPS
A
- moderate texture
- well-drained
7
Q
IDEAL SOILS FOR LOWLAND CROPS
A
- good WHC
- fine texture
8
Q
TOPOGRAPHY
A
- flatness or steepness of land
9
Q
IDEAL TOPOGRAPHY FOR CROP PRODUCTION
A
- level or slightly sloped sites
10
Q
IDEAL TOPOGRAPHY FOR UPLAND CROPS
A
- hillsides
- steep slopes
11
Q
IDEAL TOPOGRAPHY FOR LOWLAND CROPS
A
- terracing
12
Q
ACCESSIBILITY
A
- presence of facilities
- factors dictating ease of transport of products
13
Q
WATER SUPPLY
A
- distribution and amount of water for irrigation
14
Q
WATER REQUIREMENT FOR DEEP-ROOTED CROPS
A
- uniform distribution of rainfall
- good water retention
15
Q
WATER REQUIREMENT FOR SHALLOW-ROOTED CROPS
A
- nearness to water supply
