Madalyn Geuke
Test por , creado hace más de 1 año

quiz 3 hort100 final

12
0
0
Madalyn Geuke
Creado por Madalyn Geuke hace más de 8 años
Cerrar

Final Quiz 3

Final Quiz 3

Pregunta 1 de 11

1

Under western water rights, who gets the water in times of drought?

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

  • Limited supply shared by all

  • Cities

  • Based on who established the water right first in time

  • Farmers

Explicación

Pregunta 2 de 11

1

From a historical perspective, what is the multi-year drought cycle in Colorado’s weather pattern?

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

  • A multi-year drought about every 50 years

  • A multi-year drought about every 20 years

  • A multi-year drought about every 100 years

  • A multi-year drought about every 10 years

Explicación

Pregunta 3 de 11

1

What is the primary reason that many cities have routine schedules for landscape irrigation (like odd/even day watering schedules)?

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

  • To spread water use over a broader period

  • To conserve water

  • Due to the high cost of water

  • Water shortages

Explicación

Pregunta 4 de 11

1

Which best describes western water rights?

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

  • Water is like air; we all have a right to it.

  • Water is a public commodity, owned by the government.

  • Water is a deeded commodity that can be bought, sold, or leased, like a car or a home.

  • Water is part of the rights in owing land.

Explicación

Pregunta 5 de 11

1

What percentage of Colorado’s water supply is used for landscape irrigation?

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

  • 25-40%

  • 3-5%

  • 7-10%

  • 50-75%

Explicación

Pregunta 6 de 11

1

During the summer irrigation season, what percent of a typical community’s water supply is used for landscape irrigation?

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

  • 25% to 50%

  • 50% to 75%

  • 10% to 25%

  • 75% to 90%

Explicación

Pregunta 7 de 11

1

In a precipitation rate (catch can) test, how long would the sprinklers run if five cans were used in the test?

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

  • 10 minutes

  • 60 minutes

  • 15 minutes

  • 12 minutes

Explicación

Pregunta 8 de 11

1

In evaluating a dry spot in the lawn, what does it indicate if the amount of water in the cans on the green area is significantly more than in the cans on the dry spot?

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

  • Dry spot caused by turf insects.

  • Sprinkler system is a fault.

  • Problem is not irrigation related.

  • Dry spot caused by soil compaction.

Explicación

Pregunta 9 de 11

1

Which is NOT a routine management criteria for water wise irrigation?

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

  • Watering bluegrass at 80% ET

  • Adjusting heads to vertical

  • Watering at night

  • Know the precipitation rate for each zone

Explicación

Pregunta 10 de 11

1

Along Colorado’s Front Range, what is the typical water requirement (rain plus irrigation) for cool season lawns in July and August?

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

  • 0.5 inches /week

  • 2.0 inches/week

  • 1.5 inches/week

  • 1.0 inches/week

Explicación

Pregunta 11 de 11

1

Which is NOT a routine management criteria for water wise irrigation?

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

  • Routine adjustment on radius or throw

  • Deep, infrequent watering

  • Know the precipitation rate for each zone

  • Turning off sprinklers during rain events

Explicación

Anterior
Siguiente