Agricultural/Bioengineering Soil and Water Conservation Engineering 1

Question 1

Which type of erosion is caused by the impact of raindrops on exposed soil?

Accepted Answer

Splash erosion

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Sheet erosion

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Rill erosion

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Gully erosion

Question 2

What is the primary purpose of a contour bund in soil conservation?

Accepted Answer

Intercept and slow runoff on slopes

Answer

Increase soil nitrogen

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Drain excess water from fields

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Prevent weed growth

Question 3

The Universal Soil Loss Equation (USLE) factor 'C' represents which parameter?

Accepted Answer

Crop management

Answer

Slope length

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Conservation practice

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Soil erodibility

Question 4

Which irrigation method has the highest water use efficiency in field crops?

Accepted Answer

Drip irrigation

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Flood irrigation

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Furrow irrigation

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Sprinkler irrigation

Question 5

What does the term 'field capacity' refer to in soil-water relationships?

Accepted Answer

Water content after free drainage has ceased

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Maximum water a soil can hold before runoff

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Minimum water needed for crop germination

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Osmotic potential of soil water

Question 6

A grassed waterway is used primarily to:

Accepted Answer

Safely convey runoff without causing erosion

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Increase crop yield in low areas

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Improve soil aeration

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Reduce fertilizer leaching