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IRRIGATION EXAM 2 PRACTICE TEST EXAM ACTUAL
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T F Surge irrigation is used False
along with
center pivot swing arms to
provide more uniform
irrigation?
T F Worn or cracked gaskets True
can be
replaced to reduce leaks
between sections of
aluminum sprinkler pipe by
the farmer?
T F Gaskets between 3 inch False
hand line sprinklers are made
of only one material,
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rubberized leather.
T F The lateral carries water False
from the pump to the
mainline.
T F Organic matter True
percentage and soil
texture affect the intake or
infiltration rate of water?
T F Trimming an impeller False
means to put it into a
different volute case?
T F If water is applied to a soil True
in excess of the infiltration
rate, runoff will occur?
T F The volute case is a False
protective covering on a
center pivot "big gun?"
T F Pump panels contain True
the electrical protection
and on/off switch for pump
motors?
T F A displacement pump False
can have the discharge valve
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closed most of the way
without damaging the
pump?
___impellers can pass the Open
largest debris
but have lower pressure
capabilities.
___is used to convey water Gated Pipe
from the
mainline to furrows in a
surface irrigation system
where it is then discharged
through small adjustable
openings in the pipe.
Most industrial pumps run on Three
what phase of power?
Two examples of _ -duty loads intermittent
include
furnace fans and air
compressors.
The vertical column of water 1 psi
2.31 feet high will an exert
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