Question: A farmer is using a soil moisture sensor to guide his irrigation decisions. The sensor measures an average volumetric water content of 0 . 1

A farmer is using a soil moisture sensor to guide his irrigation decisions. The sensor measures an average volumetric water content of 0.19cm3cm-3 in the 18-inch deep root-zone of the crop. How many inches of irrigation water should the farmer apply to increase the water content to 0.30cm3cm-3 in each of the following scenarios?
See the video that demonstrates how to apply the soil water balance equation to solve problems like this linked on p.108.
a. Using a furrow irrigation system in which 15% of the applied water is lost to runoff and 10% is lost to evaporation.
b. Using a center pivot irrigation system in which 5% of the applied water is lost to runoff and 10% is lost to evaporation.
c. Using a drip irrigation system where none of the water is lost to runoff and 5% is lost to evaporation.
A farmer is using a soil moisture sensor to guide

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