CIVE 519 – IRRIGATION WATER MANAGEMENT 1st MID-TERM EXAM …
CIVE 519 – IRRIGATION WATER MANAGEMENT 1st MID-TERM EXAM Note: The value of each question is 37.5 points. The exam is open book/notes. Write down assumptions. You can use a calculator or laptop (no internet access), but do not use a cell phone. Work alone. Time allowed for the exam is 1:15 (h:min). Q1 (37.5 points). A given soil has a volumetric water content at field capacity of 28% and at wilting point of 18%. The crop root zone depth (maximum) is 0.5 m. Answer the following questions showing your work, steps, and units: If the farmer only allows half of the available water to be depleted between irrigations, how much water (net irrigation (not considering irrigation efficiency, losses)) would the farmer need to apply (in “mm” of water depth)?
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