Under western water rights, who gets the water in times of drought?
Responda
Limited supply shared by all
Cities
Based on who established the water right first in time
Farmers
Questão 2
Questão
From a historical perspective, what is the multi-year drought cycle in Colorado’s weather pattern?
Responda
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
Questão 3
Questão
What is the primary reason that many cities have routine schedules for landscape irrigation (like odd/even day watering schedules)?
Responda
To spread water use over a broader period
To conserve water
Due to the high cost of water
Water shortages
Questão 4
Questão
Which best describes western water rights?
Responda
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.
Questão 5
Questão
What percentage of Colorado’s water supply is used for landscape irrigation?
Responda
25-40%
3-5%
7-10%
50-75%
Questão 6
Questão
During the summer irrigation season, what percent of a typical community’s water supply is used for landscape irrigation?
Responda
25% to 50%
50% to 75%
10% to 25%
75% to 90%
Questão 7
Questão
In a precipitation rate (catch can) test, how long would the sprinklers run if five cans were used in the test?
Responda
10 minutes
60 minutes
15 minutes
12 minutes
Questão 8
Questão
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?
Responda
Dry spot caused by turf insects.
Sprinkler system is a fault.
Problem is not irrigation related.
Dry spot caused by soil compaction.
Questão 9
Questão
Which is NOT a routine management criteria for water wise irrigation?
Responda
Watering bluegrass at 80% ET
Adjusting heads to vertical
Watering at night
Know the precipitation rate for each zone
Questão 10
Questão
Along Colorado’s Front Range, what is the typical water requirement (rain plus irrigation) for cool season lawns in July and August?
Responda
0.5 inches /week
2.0 inches/week
1.5 inches/week
1.0 inches/week
Questão 11
Questão
Which is NOT a routine management criteria for water wise irrigation?
Responda
Routine adjustment on radius or throw
Deep, infrequent watering
Know the precipitation rate for each zone
Turning off sprinklers during rain events
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