Which of the Following Watering Regimens Will Be Most Effective

question 27

Multiple Choice

Which of the following watering regimens will be most effective at keeping a lawn green during the hot, dry summer months?

• A) daily sprinkling to soak the soil to 0.5 inch
• B) sprinkling every other day to soak the soil to 1.0 inch
• C) sprinkling every third day to soak the soil to 2.0 inches
• D) daily sprinkling to soak the soil to 0.5 inch or sprinkling every other day to soak the soil to 1.0 inch
• E) sprinkling every other day to soak the soil to 1.0 inch or sprinkling every third day to soak the soil to 2.0 inches

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