Lesson 3 - Answer Key,
Post Class Mini Test
Acknowledgement: Taken from "Living on
the Land 2001"
Answer Key
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d. All of the above
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d. All of the above
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Methods for determining when it is time to
irrigate a. Look and feel method b. Screwdriver method c. Evapotranspiration data
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Things to consider before selecting an
irrigation system 1. Proximity of field or pasture to a water source 2. Adequate distribution system to the field (pumps, canals or pipes) 3. Amount of water required by the selected crop 4. Quality of available water 5. Cost of water 6. Topography of the land 7. Soil type 8. Annual precipitation 9. Cost of irrigation supplies 10. Availability of labor to set-up and maintain irrigation system 11. Fertilization methods 12. Methods for recycling or handling excess irrigation water
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