APES 5.5 Irrigation Methods.

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What is the Green Revolution?

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A period of agricultural transformation that involved the use of pesticides, herbicides, and monoculture to increase food production.

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What should irrigation be based on?

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Irrigation should be applied in accordance with crop needs.

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Which irrigation method is the most budget-friendly?

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Flood irrigation is the most budget-friendly method.

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What is irrigation?

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Irrigation is the supplying of water to land through artificial means.

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What is a benefit of using organic fertilizers?

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Organic fertilizers do not require fossil fuels for production.

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What is drip irrigation?

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A method of irrigation that delivers water directly to the roots of plants through a system of tubing.

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What is furrow irrigation?

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A method of irrigation where trenches (furrows) are dug between crop rows to allow water to flow and soak into the soil.

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What is the purpose of herbicides in agriculture?

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Herbicides are used to control unwanted plants (weeds) that compete with crops for resources.

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What is monoculture?

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The agricultural practice of growing a single crop species over a wide area for many consecutive years.

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What is the impact of over-irrigation?

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Over-irrigation can lead to waterlogging and salinization of soil, negatively affecting crop growth.