ISA Study Guide Workbook Chapter: 4 Water Management Questions & Answers 100% Correct(SCORED A+)

True or False: Infrequent, deep soaking of trees and shrubs are preferable to frequent, shallow waterings. - ANSWER-true The most beneficial times to irrigate plants are ____________ __________________ or ___________________ _______________. - ANSWER-late night or early morning The _____________________ rate is the rate at which water soaks into the soil. - ANSWER-infiltration Clay soils generally have a greater _______________-_________________ __________________ than sandy soils, but water percolates through clay soils more slowly. - ANSWER-water-holding capacity Disadvantages to sprinkler irrigation are high application rates and surface ____________________ created by the water hitting the soil surface. - ANSWER-compaction True or False: In most instances, it is preferable to minimize water irrigation directly to the foliage of plants. - ANSWER-true Name two advantages and two disadvantages of drip irrigation. - ANSWER-reduce water waste, reduce surface compaction, must be moved outward as root system expand