Solar-Powered Irrigation Systems

What is the primary function of a solar-powered irrigation system?

• Heating water for domestic use

• Powering agricultural machinery

• Supplying water for various applications, including irrigation

• Cooling livestock in hot climates

In which type of agricultural fields are paddy fields commonly used?

• Wheat fields

• Rice fields

• Vegetable gardens

• Orchards

What is the main characteristic of surface irrigation?

• Water is applied directly to each plant

• Water is moved across the surface of agricultural lands

• Water is distributed by overhead sprinklers

• Water is piped to central locations within the field

What does a bore-well pump typically extract water from?

• River

• Lake

• Borewell

• Stream

What is the role of a pump controller in a solar-powered irrigation system?

• Extracting water from the ground

• Regulating and controlling the operation of the pump

• Moving water across the surface

• Applying water directly to each plant

A _______________ is a system that utilizes solar energy to power water pumping systems for applications such as town water supply, livestock watering, and irrigation.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.3

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Paddy fields are agricultural fields flooded with water, typically used for cultivating _______________.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

_______________ is a type of irrigation where water is moved across the surface of agricultural lands.

_______________ is a type of irrigation, such as spray, drip, or trickle systems, where water is applied directly to each plant or adjacent to it.

A component that regulates and controls the operation of the pump in a solar-powered irrigation system.