Some Irrigation Systems Are More Efficient Than Others

question 42

True/False

Some irrigation systems are more efficient than others. In gravity (tiered) fed irrigation is 40% -meaning that 60% is lost to evaporation while drip irrigation systems are 80-90% efficient -meaning 10-20% lost to evaporation.

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