Farmers use various methods of irrigation on crops. Which of the following statements correctly pairs an irrigation method with an advantage or disadvantage?

A) Drip irrigation is readily used in large-scale farming because of the low cost associated with this method.

B) Flood irrigation is often used in agricultural fields, however, it increases surface erosion and salinization of the soil.

C) Furrow irrigation is a method in which farmers plant two different types of crops in alternating strips which increases productivity.

D) Spray irrigation loses the least amount of water to evaporation.

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William Hood

21 February, 01:12

Farmers use various methods of irrigation on crops. Which of the following statements correctly pairs an irrigation method with an advantage or disadvantage?

A) Drip irrigation is readily used in large-scale farming because of the low cost associated with this method.

B) Flood irrigation is often used in agricultural fields, however, it increases surface erosion and salinization of the soil.

C) Furrow irrigation is a method in which farmers plant two different types of crops in alternating strips which increases productivity.

D) Spray irrigation loses the least amount of water to evaporation.

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Steven · Answer 1

B) Flood irrigation is often used in agricultural fields, however, it increases surface erosion and salinization of the soil.

Explanation:

Farmers need to perform irrigation to ensure that their crops germinate. The irrigation process supplies water that the plants need to grow. There are different types of irrigation such as the flood irrigation. In addition to the supply of water, flood irrigation can also lead to surface erosion and increase in the salt contents of the soil.

Cooper Jefferson · Answer 2

Option B is correct

Explanation:

Ethics an old ancient form of irrigation where water is supplied to the field via ditch or numerous pipes depending on size of field, water flow over the crops and due to the high salt content in water would desalination of crops, speed of water flow might also induce erosion over a loose soil.