WAEC Agricultural Science 2024 Objective — Question 19
Question 19 of 50 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Agricultural Science 2024 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.
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19. An important limitation in the use of sprinkler irrigation system is that A.
- A. soluble fertilizers and herbicides cannot be applied with irrigation water.
- B. it cannot be used on farmlands with high evapo-transpiration rates.
- C. it requires the use of large volume of water.
- D. high wind velocity could prevent uniform distribution of irrigation.Correct
Explanation
A major limitation in the use of sprinkler irrigation is that high wind velocity could prevent uniform distribution of irrigation water. While sprinkler irrigation does require a significant volume of water, this is not a limitation in areas with adequate water supply.
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