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NV C10b Landscape Irrigation Exam (Nevada),
ACTUAL VERIFIED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
LATEST UPDATE.pdf
As a rule of thumb, ---- textured soils have a lower water
capacity than ------ textured soils. - Answer-finer; coarser
Micro irrigation is frequent, low volume, low pressure
application of water on or beneath the soil surface.T /F? -
Answer-True
------ is the application of water through surges to furrows,
wills, or borders in a series of on and off periods of
constant or variable time spans. - Answer-surge irrigation
--- is irrigating croplands without uniformity or efficiency. -
Answer-uncontrolled flooding
------ is a form of controlled surface flooding in which there
are no flow constraints along the length of the run and the
water moves down the slope. - Answer-contour ditch
irrigation
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Center pivot systems are which of the following? - Answer-
All of the above
The ----- is best adapted for rectangular fields. - Answer-
side roll sprinkler system.
The ------, is a combination of the other two systems, and it
moves continuously throughout the field on towers like
pivots. - Answer-linear system
The -------- uses a large capacity nozzle and high pressure
throughout water onto the crop. - Answer-travelling gun
system
In most grass areas, ------ are used. - Answer-pop-up
sprinklers
The biggest advantage of irrigation id the crop yield can be
up to ------- times that of dry land farming, resulting in an
increase of crop diversification. - Answer-three
Evidence of irrigation dates back as far as ---- B.C. -
Answer-5400
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Soil texture cannot be changed or destroyed. T/F? -
Answer-True
A preferred structure of soil which has ------ sized pore
spaces which allow for some drainage, yet do not hold
water too closely to the soil particles. - Answer-Medium
---- rotate mechanically to distribute water. - Answer-rotor
heads
-------- and micro sprayers apply water directly to soil. -
Answer-drip emitters
---- are used to water shrubs and ground cover areas. -
Answer-bubblers
The sprinkler is the outlet that controls the release of
water. T/F? - Answer-False
Sprinkler irrigation systems mimic or replace rainfall during
dry weather. T/F? - Answer-True
NV C10b Landscape Irrigation Exam (Nevada),
ACTUAL VERIFIED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
LATEST UPDATE.pdf
As a rule of thumb, ---- textured soils have a lower water
capacity than ------ textured soils. - Answer-finer; coarser
Micro irrigation is frequent, low volume, low pressure
application of water on or beneath the soil surface.T /F? -
Answer-True
------ is the application of water through surges to furrows,
wills, or borders in a series of on and off periods of
constant or variable time spans. - Answer-surge irrigation
--- is irrigating croplands without uniformity or efficiency. -
Answer-uncontrolled flooding
------ is a form of controlled surface flooding in which there
are no flow constraints along the length of the run and the
water moves down the slope. - Answer-contour ditch
irrigation
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Center pivot systems are which of the following? - Answer-
All of the above
The ----- is best adapted for rectangular fields. - Answer-
side roll sprinkler system.
The ------, is a combination of the other two systems, and it
moves continuously throughout the field on towers like
pivots. - Answer-linear system
The -------- uses a large capacity nozzle and high pressure
throughout water onto the crop. - Answer-travelling gun
system
In most grass areas, ------ are used. - Answer-pop-up
sprinklers
The biggest advantage of irrigation id the crop yield can be
up to ------- times that of dry land farming, resulting in an
increase of crop diversification. - Answer-three
Evidence of irrigation dates back as far as ---- B.C. -
Answer-5400
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Soil texture cannot be changed or destroyed. T/F? -
Answer-True
A preferred structure of soil which has ------ sized pore
spaces which allow for some drainage, yet do not hold
water too closely to the soil particles. - Answer-Medium
---- rotate mechanically to distribute water. - Answer-rotor
heads
-------- and micro sprayers apply water directly to soil. -
Answer-drip emitters
---- are used to water shrubs and ground cover areas. -
Answer-bubblers
The sprinkler is the outlet that controls the release of
water. T/F? - Answer-False
Sprinkler irrigation systems mimic or replace rainfall during
dry weather. T/F? - Answer-True
