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Explain drip irrigation
Watering plants by delivering water directly into the soil using pipes and tubes. This system minimizes evaporation and wasted water.
Name one economic benefit of agricultural water conservation
Correct answers would be the following: Reduced costs, increased profits, more crop yields, reduced labour costs and reduced infrastructure planning
What is the top country in agricultural water conservation?
Indonesia
How many litres of water does one person use on average for daily basic needs?
A) 60 litres
B) 70 litres
C) 30 litres
D) 45 litres
Answers: C) and D). About 20-50 litres of water are consumed by one person just for daily basic needs.
What is the name of the Alberta farmer mentioned in the article?
A) Robert Walbert
B) Robert Wolbert
C) Rabert Welbert
D) Rabert Wilbert
Answer: B) Robert Wolbert. The Alberta farmer who talked about installing a new drip irrigation system is named Robert Wolbert.
Define agriculture in detail
Cultivating soil, growing crops, and raising livestock for food, fiber, fuel and other products
Name one environmental benefit of agricultural water conservation
Correct answers would be the following: Improved water quality, enhanced ecosystem health, reduced energy consumption and preservation of water sources.
Name one technique Israel uses to improve agricultural water conservation
Correct answers would be the following: Reusing 85% of wastewater, which is then used for 50% of agriculture and desalination techniques
What percentage of water does agriculture use globally out of the accessible freshwater?
A) 40%
B) 50%
C) 60%
D) 70%
Answer: D), Agriculture uses 70% of accessible freshwater in the world
What method of irrigation do Alberta farmers typically use?
Alberta farmers typically use sprinkler irrigation.
What are the 5 Rs?
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, Recharge and Respect
Name one long-term and societal benefit of agricultural water conservation
Correct answers would be the following: Resilience to climate change, better food security and protection from contamination.
Name one technique China uses to improve agricultural water conservation
Correct answers would be the following: Plastic mulching and reducing water withdrawals for irrigated agriculture through government projects
What percentage of water used by sprinkler systems can drip irrigation save?
A) 40%
B) 50%
C) 60%
D) 70%
Answer: D) 70%. Drip irrigation saves 70% of the water used by sprinkler systems.
What was the main reason the Alberta farmer installed his new drip irrigation system?
The farmer installed his new drip irrigation system due to severe droughts and a limited water supply.
Define transpiration
The process of plants releasing water vapour through the stomata.
Explain how agricultural water conservation reduces labour costs
Agricultural water conservation reduces labour costs by increasing efficiency and opening up more options for structured and effective systems.
Describe the SIMURP Indonesian project
The SIMURP project's goal is to rehabilitate irrigation systems across Indonesia.
How much water does it take to make 1 pound of pork?
A) 677 gallons
B) 576 gallons
C) 541 gallons
D) 410 gallons
Answer: B) 576 gallons. 1 pound of pork consumes 576 gallons of water to produce.
What is the 30-30-30 rule?
30 percent less operating cost, 30 percent less water usage and 30 percent more yield.
Define evapotranspiration
The combined evaporation from both soil and transpiration from plants.
Explain how agricultural water conservation reduces infrastructure planning
Agricultural water conservation reduces infrastructure planning by reducing the need for large-scale water infrastructure projects and maximizing already existing supply.
Describe plastic mulching
An agricultural technique that uses thin plastic films to manage soil temperature, conserve moisture, and suppress weeds
How much water has Canada lost in total due to water scarcity and agricultural loss?
A) $22 billion
B) $13 billion
C) $19 bilion
D) $21 billion
Answer: A) $22 billion. Canada has lost nearly $22 billion dollars due to water scarcity and agricultural loss.
Name 1 downside to sprinkle irrigation
Correct answers would be: water evaporating too quickly, being blown away by the wind, or water getting stuck on the plant's leaves and evaporating before the soil can soak it in.