Agte 322:Irrigation And Water Management Question Paper
Agte 322:Irrigation And Water Management
Course:Agriculture
Institution: Kenya Methodist University question papers
Exam Year:2013
KENYA METHODIST UNIVERSITY
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND NATURAL RESOURCES
END OF SECOND TRIMESTER 2013 (DAY) EXAMINATION
COURSE CODE : AGTE 322
COURSE TITLE : IRRIGATION AND WATER MANAGEMENT
TIME:2 HOURS
INSTRUCTIONS: ''''''Answer ALL Questions in Section A and only TWO Questions in Section B
SECTION A
Question one
a) Discuss FOUR ways in which rainfalls affect irrigation. (10marks)
b) Explain FOUR ways in which the crop to be grown determines the
amount of water required for irrigation. (10marks)
c) Distinguish between water application efficiency and water distribution
efficiency and explain how each one of them is measured. (10marks)
d) Describe FOUR structures used in irrigation water distribution or control. (10marks)
SECTION B
Question Two
List FIVE climatic factors other than rainfall that affect irrigation and explain briefly the effect of each factor. (15marks)
Question Three
Discuss FIVE advantages of drip irrigation over furrow irrigation. (15marks)
Question Four
Mention and explain five factors to consider when choosing which irrigation method should be used on a given farm. (15marks)
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