Question

Farmers in arid areas have developed methods of watering their crops using small plastic pipes that place water at the roots of the plants. What is this called?

Answer 1

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$\bf\underline\red{It \: is \: called \: drip \: irrigation}$

▪︎Drip irrigation is a type of micro-irrigation system that has the potential to save water and nutrients by allowing water to drip slowly to the roots of plants, either from above the soil surface or buried below the surface.

▪︎The goal is to place water directly into the root zone and minimize evaporation.