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Irrigation: Growing a Civilization

Irrigation: Growing a Civilization. Utah Agriculture in the Classroom - http://utah.agclassroom.org. Method 1: Basin. Utah Agriculture in the Classroom - http://utah.agclassroom.org.

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Irrigation: Growing a Civilization

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  1. Irrigation: Growing a Civilization Utah Agriculture in the Classroom - http://utah.agclassroom.org

  2. Method 1: Basin Utah Agriculture in the Classroom - http://utah.agclassroom.org • Basin irrigation is still used today. It consists of a field enclosed by a raised bank called a dike. The water is allowed to flood the field and the sediment forms a deep layer of mud. • Basin irrigation was the preferred method of distribution in ancient civilizations, specifically ancient Egypt.

  3. Method 2: Border Flood Utah Agriculture in the Classroom - http://utah.agclassroom.org • Water runs on a sloping ground from one end of the field to another. • This method is often combined with furrows to enhance efficiency.

  4. Method 3: Furrowed Utah Agriculture in the Classroom - http://utah.agclassroom.org • Furrowed irrigation is created by cutting channels (ditches) within the field by a plow. Water runs down the channels.

  5. Method 4: Overhead Utah Agriculture in the Classroom - http://utah.agclassroom.org • Overhead irrigation distributes water from above using a sprinkler system.

  6. Method 5: Drip Utah Agriculture in the Classroom - http://utah.agclassroom.org • Drip irrigation is created by running water into tubes at ground level that have drip emitters (small holes) near the base of the plants. • Delivers water nearly directly to the plants’ roots.

  7. Method 6: Subsurface Utah Agriculture in the Classroom - http://utah.agclassroom.org • Sub soil irrigation relies on buried water lines that deliver water underground with no surface evaporation.

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