Question

advantages and disadvantages of irrigation. Types of irrigations​

Answer 1

Answer:

ADVANTAGES OF IRRIGATION

Irrigation makes it possible to grow cash crops. Its gives good returns to the farmer. Examples of cash crops are; sugarcane, potato, tobacco etc.

It improves the groundwater storage as water lost due to seepage adds to groundwater storage.

It improves the yields of crops. This means more income for the farmer.

We use it to help the growth of crops during the period of not enough rainfall.

DISADVANTAGES OF IRRIGATION

Excessive seepage and leakage of water. These create marshes and ponds all along the channels. The marshes and the ponds after some time become breeding areas for mosquitoes.

It lowers the temperature and makes the locality damp due to the presence of irrigation water.

Excessive seepage into the ground raises the groundwater. And so causes waterlogging of the area.

Answer 2

Answer:

Advantages:

• Plants get water
• indirectly we get better food.
• Forests increase.

Disadvantages

• Wastage of water.
• Excess water causes wet mud.

Types of irrigation

• Sprinkler irrigation system
• drip irrigation system