WorksheetsIrrigation Retest Review
Total questions: 9
Worksheet time: 5mins
What are the three soil particles?
sand
silt
clay
loam
peat
What term means the rate water is needed by the plant- a combination of the amount of water evaporated from the soil and transpired by the plant?
Evaporation
Irrigation
Transpiration
Combined water loss (CWL)
Evapotranspiration
What piece of irrigation equipment is required by law?
Ball valve
Rain sensor
Controller
Timer
What is the brain of the irrigation system?
timer
solenoid
sprinkler
controller
When is the best time to irrigate?
morning hours
around noon
early afternoon
evening
after dark
What part of a rotor sprinkler can be changed/adjusted to change the application rate based on the circle radius selected?
nozzle
rotor
heads
pop-ups
What protects public health and safety by preventing water contamination and pollution?
point of connection
backflow prevention device
valves
vacuum breaker
What is the most common issue with microirrigation?
clogging
sun damage
cracks
leaks
What greatly increases the chances and severity of an electric shock?
metal pipes
rubber soled boots
water
uninsulated tool handles
