Question

    Water use efficiency and water application uniformity

    remains highest in which irrigation method?
    A Border irrigation Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Flood irrigation Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Sprinkler irrigation Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Drip irrigation Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Drip irrigation achieves 95-100% water use efficiency. As a comparison, sprinkler systems have 80-85% water use efficiency and flood and furrow are 60-70% efficient.

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