Interpreting Plans and Drawings

A system of growing crops in blocks or strips of 2 or more rows.

• A. Drill Method

• B. Strip Intercropping

• C. Multiple Row Planting

• D. Hill Method

This is commonly applies to small seeds, like rice, that are capable of germination and sustained growth without soil cover.

• A. Transplanting

• B. Dibbling

• C. Broadcasting

• C. Direct Seeding

It is the practice of replanting an already established plant in one location and moving elsewhere.

• A. Direct Seeding

• B. Broadcasting

• C. Transplanting

• D. Dibbling

An old method of planting crops practiced by subsistence farmers in hilly lands.

• A. Dibbling

• B. Broadcasting

• C. Direct Seeding

• D. Transplanting

Water is applied to the field in either the controlled or uncontrolled manner.

• A. Surface Irrigation

• B. Sprinkler Irrigation

• C. Drip or Trickle Irrigation

• D. Host Irrigation

This conveys water through pipes and applies it with a minimum amount of water loses.

• A. Surface Irrigation

• B. Sprinkler Irrigation

• C. Drip or Trickle Irrigation

• D. Host irrigation

Water is applied directly to the crop.

• A. Surface Irrigation

• B. Sprinkler Irrigation

• C. Drip or Trickle Irrigation

• D. Host Irrigation

It is a type of sprinkler irrigation which the lateral, mains, sub-mains, and the pumping plant are all portable.

• A. Fully permanent System

• B. Semi-portable System

• C. Fully portable system

• D. Semi-permanent System

The sprinkler may be permanently located or moved along the lateral.

• A. Fully permanent system

• B. Fully portable system

• B. Semi-permanent system

• C. Semi-portable system

Select three functions of Irrigation Systems.

• Water is conserved

• Diverting water from the water source

• Crop and soil cooling

• There is a low-pressure system

• Protecting crops from frost damage