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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)

Agte 322:Irrigation And Water Management Question Paper

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