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
END OF 3RDTRIMESTER 2013 (DAY) EXAMINATION
FACULTY : SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
DEPARTMENT : AGRICULTURE AND NATURAL RESOURCES
UNIT CODE : AGTE 322
UNIT TITLE : IRRIGATION AND WATER MANAGEMENT
TIME : 2 HOURS
INSTRUCTIONS
This paper has two sections; Section A and Section B.
Answer all the questions in Section A and only two questions in Section B
SECTION A (40 MARKS)
Question One
Discuss four conditions in which irrigation becomes necessary for crop production.
(8 marks)
Name four soil characteristics which affect soil moisture retention and explain that relationship
(8 marks)
With the help of diagrammes where possible describe any four water conveyance structures.
(8 marks)
Explain four ways in which irrigation can affect soil salinity
(8 marks)
List and discuss four conditions favoring sprinkler irrigation our surface irrigation
(8 marks)
SECTION B (30 MARKS)
Question Two
Describe any five components of the ’drum’ irrigation kit (15 marks)
Question Three
Describe, compare and contrast the irrigation methods referred to as ’basin irrigation’ and ’border irrigation’ (15 marks)
Question Four
List and explain briefly ten principles to keep in mind when designing an irrigation system for a farm. (15 marks)
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